Axinite and Anorthite Physical Properties

Axinite

Anorthite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.26-3.362.77

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

1.6 Cleavage

Good on {100}

Perfect [001] good [010] poor [110]

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6.5-76-6.5

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

CaAl 2Si 2O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Axinite and Anorthite Chemical Formula

While comparing Axinite and Anorthite 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 Anorthite 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 Anorthite- CaAl 2Si 2O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

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Axinite and Anorthite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Axinite and Anorthite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Axinite and Anorthite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Axinite is 2.77 whereas that of Anorthite is 2.77.