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Agate and Axinite Physical Properties


Axinite and Agate Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.60-2.64  
3.26-3.36  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Indiscernible  
Good on {100}  

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7  
6.5-7  

Chemical Composition
SiO2  
(Ca,Fe,Mn,Mg) 3Al 2BSi 4O 15(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references  

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Agate and Axinite Chemical Formula

While comparing Agate and Axinite 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 Agate and Axinite chemical formula.

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Agate and Axinite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Agate and Axinite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Agate and Axinite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Agate is 3.26-3.36 whereas that of Axinite is 3.26-3.36.

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