Sillimanite and Magnesio axinite Axinite Mg Physical Properties

Sillimanite and Magnesio axinite Axinite Mg Chemical Formula

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

• Chemical formula of Sillimanite- Al 2SiO 5Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
• Chemical formula of Magnesio axinite Axinite Mg- Ca 2 MgAl 2 BSi 4 O 15 OH Gemdat.org, Management Team (2012)

Sillimanite and Magnesio axinite Axinite Mg Specific Gravity

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