Opal and Magnesio axinite Axinite Mg Physical Properties
Tenacity
BrittleWalter Schumann
  
Not Available
  
Solubility
hot salt water
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
1.98-2.25
  
3.178
  
Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle
  
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
  
Cleavage
None
  
Not Available
  
Mohs Hardness
5-6.5
  
6.5
  
Chemical Composition
SiO2 · nH2O
  
Ca 2 MgAl 2 BSi 4 O 15 OH Gemdat.org, Management Team (2012)
  
Opal and Magnesio axinite Axinite Mg Chemical Formula
While comparing Opal and Magnesio axinite Axinite Mg physical properties, the important data you should know is its chemical composition. Since chemical formula defines the molecular structure of the crystal, most of the physical properties like color, tenacity, solubility are governed by Opal and Magnesio axinite Axinite Mg chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Opal- SiO2 · nH2O
- Chemical formula of Magnesio axinite Axinite Mg- Ca 2 MgAl 2 BSi 4 O 15 OH Gemdat.org, Management Team (2012)
Opal and Magnesio axinite Axinite Mg Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Opal and Magnesio axinite Axinite Mg Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Opal and Magnesio axinite Axinite Mg Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Opal is 3.178 whereas that of Magnesio axinite Axinite Mg is 3.178.