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Painite and Magnesio axinite Axinite Mg Physical Properties


Magnesio axinite Axinite Mg and Painite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Not Available   

Specific Gravity
4.00-4.03   
3.178   

Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   

Cleavage
Not Available   
Not Available   

Mohs Hardness
7.5-8   
6.5   

Chemical Composition
CaZrBAl 9O 18Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   
Ca 2 MgAl 2 BSi 4 O 15 OH Gemdat.org, Management Team (2012)   

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Painite and Magnesio axinite Axinite Mg Chemical Formula

While comparing Painite 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 Painite and Magnesio axinite Axinite Mg chemical formula.

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Painite and Magnesio axinite Axinite Mg Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Painite 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 Painite and Magnesio axinite Axinite Mg Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Painite is 3.178 whereas that of Magnesio axinite Axinite Mg is 3.178.

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