Quartz and Magnesio axinite Axinite Mg Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
  
Not Available
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
2.65
  
3.178
  
Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle, Gems
  
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
  
Cleavage
{0110} Indistinct
  
Not Available
  
Mohs Hardness
7
  
6.5
  
Chemical Composition
SiO2
  
Ca 2 MgAl 2 BSi 4 O 15 OH Gemdat.org, Management Team (2012)
  
Quartz and Magnesio axinite Axinite Mg Chemical Formula
While comparing Quartz 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 Quartz and Magnesio axinite Axinite Mg chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Quartz- SiO2
- Chemical formula of Magnesio axinite Axinite Mg- Ca 2 MgAl 2 BSi 4 O 15 OH Gemdat.org, Management Team (2012)
Quartz and Magnesio axinite Axinite Mg Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Quartz 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 Quartz and Magnesio axinite Axinite Mg Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Quartz is 3.178 whereas that of Magnesio axinite Axinite Mg is 3.178.