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Turquoise and Magnesio axinite Axinite Mg Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Soluble
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.30-2.90
3.178
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
Good to perfect_usually N/A
Not Available
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-6
6.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8 • 4H2O
Ca 2 MgAl 2 BSi 4 O 15 OH Gemdat.org, Management Team (2012)

Turquoise and Magnesio axinite Axinite Mg Chemical Formula

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

  • Chemical formula of Turquoise- CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8 • 4H2O
  • Chemical formula of Magnesio axinite Axinite Mg- Ca 2 MgAl 2 BSi 4 O 15 OH Gemdat.org, Management Team (2012)

Turquoise and Magnesio axinite Axinite Mg Specific Gravity

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