Peridot and Magnesio axinite Axinite Mg Physical Properties

Peridot

Magnesio axinite Axinite Mg

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

1.54-1.553.178

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal

Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

1.6 Cleavage

Poor

Not Available

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6.5-76.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

(Mg,Fe)₂SiO₄

Ca 2 MgAl 2 BSi 4 O 15 OH Gemdat.org, Management Team (2012)

Peridot and Magnesio axinite Axinite Mg Chemical Formula

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

Chemical formula of Peridot- (Mg,Fe)₂SiO₄
Chemical formula of Magnesio axinite Axinite Mg- Ca 2 MgAl 2 BSi 4 O 15 OH Gemdat.org, Management Team (2012)

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Peridot and Magnesio axinite Axinite Mg Specific Gravity

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