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Opal and Magnesio axinite Axinite Mg Physical Properties


Magnesio axinite Axinite Mg and Opal Physical Properties


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)   

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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.

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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.

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