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Tanzanite and Magnesio axinite Axinite Mg Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
Not Available
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1.3 Durability
Hard
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.35
3.178
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect {010}, imperfect {100}
Not Available
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-7
6.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)
Ca 2 MgAl 2 BSi 4 O 15 OH Gemdat.org, Management Team (2012)

Tanzanite and Magnesio axinite Axinite Mg Chemical Formula

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

  • Chemical formula of Tanzanite- Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)
  • Chemical formula of Magnesio axinite Axinite Mg- Ca 2 MgAl 2 BSi 4 O 15 OH Gemdat.org, Management Team (2012)

Tanzanite and Magnesio axinite Axinite Mg Specific Gravity

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