Axinite and Bertrandite Physical Properties

Axinite

Bertrandite

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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

3.26-3.362.59-2.60

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic

1.6 Cleavage

Good on {100}

{001} Perfect, {110} Distinct, {101} Distinct

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6.5-76-7

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

Be 4Si 2O 7(OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Axinite and Bertrandite Chemical Formula

While comparing Axinite and Bertrandite 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 Bertrandite 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 Bertrandite- Be 4Si 2O 7(OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

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Axinite and Bertrandite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Axinite and Bertrandite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Axinite and Bertrandite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Axinite is 2.59-2.60 whereas that of Bertrandite is 2.59-2.60.