Axinite and Benitoite Physical Properties

Axinite

Benitoite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

Insoluble: HCl

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.26-3.363.61-3.68

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

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

1.6 Cleavage

Good on {100}

[10 1 1] poor

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

BaTiSi 3O 9Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Axinite and Benitoite Chemical Formula

While comparing Axinite and Benitoite 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 Benitoite 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 Benitoite- BaTiSi 3O 9Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Axinite and Benitoite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Axinite and Benitoite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Axinite and Benitoite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Axinite is 3.61-3.68 whereas that of Benitoite is 3.61-3.68.