Amblygonite and Axinite Physical Properties

Amblygonite

Axinite

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

Solubility

Durability

Specific Gravity

2.98-3.103.26-3.36

1 7.18

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Fracture

Sub-Conchoidal, Irregular/uneven, Uneven, Conchoidal

Conchoidal

Cleavage

[100] Perfect, [110] Good, [011] Distinct

Good on {100}

Mohs Hardness

66.5-7

2 10

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Chemical Composition

(Li,Na)Al(PO 4)(F,OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references

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

Amblygonite and Axinite Chemical Formula

While comparing Amblygonite 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 Amblygonite and Axinite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Amblygonite- (Li,Na)Al(PO 4)(F,OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
Chemical formula of Axinite- (Ca,Fe,Mn,Mg) 3Al 2BSi 4O 15(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

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Amblygonite and Axinite Specific Gravity

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