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Sillimanite and Magnesio axinite Axinite Mg Physical Properties


Magnesio axinite Axinite Mg and Sillimanite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Tough   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.20-3.26   
3.178   

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

Cleavage
{010} perfect   
Not Available   

Mohs Hardness
6-7.5   
6.5   

Chemical Composition
Al 2SiO 5Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   
Ca 2 MgAl 2 BSi 4 O 15 OH Gemdat.org, Management Team (2012)   

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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.

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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.

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