Andalusite and Axinite Physical Properties

Andalusite

Axinite

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

Solubility

Durability

Specific Gravity

3.05-3.213.26-3.36

1 7.18

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Fracture

Uneven, Subconchoidal, Splintery

Conchoidal

Cleavage

Good on {110}, poor on {100}

Good on {100}

Mohs Hardness

7.56.5-7

2 10

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Chemical Composition

Al 2SiO 5Michael 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

Andalusite and Axinite Chemical Formula

While comparing Andalusite 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 Andalusite and Axinite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Andalusite- Al 2SiO 5Michael 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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Andalusite and Axinite Specific Gravity

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