Axinite and Caledonite Physical Properties

Axinite

Caledonite

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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

3.26-3.365.6-5.76

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

Uneven, UnevenAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

1.6 Cleavage

Good on {100}

[001] perfect; [100] distinct

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6.5-72.5-3

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

Pb 5Cu 2(SO 4) 3(CO 3)(OH) 6Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Axinite and Caledonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Axinite and Caledonite 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 Caledonite 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 Caledonite- Pb 5Cu 2(SO 4) 3(CO 3)(OH) 6Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

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Axinite and Caledonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Axinite and Caledonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Axinite and Caledonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Axinite is 5.6-5.76 whereas that of Caledonite is 5.6-5.76.