Aventurine and Axinite Physical Properties

Aventurine

Axinite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.64-2.693.26-3.36

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal

Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

1.6 Cleavage

Indiscernible

Good on {100}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

7-6.56.5-7

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

SiO₂

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

Aventurine and Axinite Chemical Formula

While comparing Aventurine 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 Aventurine and Axinite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Aventurine- SiO₂
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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Aventurine and Axinite Specific Gravity

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