Axinite and Aragonite Physical Properties

Axinite

Aragonite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

Dilute acid

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.26-3.362.93-2.96

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

Subconchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

Good on {100}

Distinct on {010}, imperfect {110} and {011}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6.5-73.5-4

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

CaCO 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Axinite and Aragonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Axinite and Aragonite 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 Aragonite 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 Aragonite- CaCO 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Axinite and Aragonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Axinite and Aragonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Axinite and Aragonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Axinite is 2.93-2.96 whereas that of Aragonite is 2.93-2.96.