Axinite and Boleite Physical Properties
Specific Gravity
3.26-3.36
5.05
Fracture
Conchoidal
Uneven
Cleavage
Good on {100}
[001] perfect
Mohs Hardness
6.5-7
3-3.5
Chemical Composition
(Ca,Fe,Mn,Mg) 3Al 2BSi 4O 15(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Pb 26Ag 10Cu 24Cl 62(OH) 48 · 3H 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Axinite and Boleite Chemical Formula
While comparing Axinite and Boleite 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 Boleite 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 Boleite- Pb 26Ag 10Cu 24Cl 62(OH) 48 · 3H 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Axinite and Boleite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Axinite and Boleite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Axinite and Boleite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Axinite is 5.05 whereas that of Boleite is 5.05.