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Alabaster and Axinite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.303.26-3.36
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
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Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
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Good on {100}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
26.5-7
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
CaSO 4 · 2H 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
(Ca,Fe,Mn,Mg) 3Al 2BSi 4O 15(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Alabaster and Axinite Chemical Formula

While comparing Alabaster 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 Alabaster and Axinite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Alabaster- CaSO 4 · 2H 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
  • Chemical formula of Axinite- (Ca,Fe,Mn,Mg) 3Al 2BSi 4O 15(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Alabaster and Axinite Specific Gravity

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