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Riebeckite and Magnesio axinite Axinite Mg Physical Properties


Magnesio axinite Axinite Mg and Riebeckite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.28-3.44   
3.178   

Fracture
Uneven, Splintery, Brittle   
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   

Cleavage
Perfect on {110}, intersecting at 56° and 124°; partings on {100} and {010}   
Not Available   

Mohs Hardness
5.0-6.0   
6.5   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
Ca 2 MgAl 2 BSi 4 O 15 OH Gemdat.org, Management Team (2012)   

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Riebeckite and Magnesio axinite Axinite Mg Chemical Formula

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

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Riebeckite and Magnesio axinite Axinite Mg Specific Gravity

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

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