Axinite and Analcime Physical Properties

Axinite

Analcime

Add ⊕

1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.26-3.362.24-2.29

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

Uneven, Subconchoidal, Uneven, Subconchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

Good on {100}

Very poor [100]

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6.5-75-5.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

NaAlSi 2O 6 · H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references

Axinite and Analcime Chemical Formula

While comparing Axinite and Analcime 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 Axinite and Analcime chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Axinite- (Ca,Fe,Mn,Mg) 3Al 2BSi 4O 15(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Chemical formula of Analcime- NaAlSi 2O 6 · H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references

Compare Green Gemstones

Axinite Vs Bowenite

Axinite Vs Boulder Opal

Axinite Vs Blue John

Axinite and Analcime Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Axinite and Analcime Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Axinite and Analcime Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Axinite is 2.24-2.29 whereas that of Analcime is 2.24-2.29.