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Axinite and Chalcedony Physical Properties


Chalcedony and Axinite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
Soluble  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.26-3.36  
2.55-2.70  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Good on {100}  
Absent  

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7  
6.5-7  

Chemical Composition
(Ca,Fe,Mn,Mg) 3Al 2BSi 4O 15(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references  
SiO2  

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Axinite and Chalcedony Chemical Formula

While comparing Axinite and Chalcedony 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 Chalcedony chemical formula.

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Axinite and Chalcedony Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Axinite and Chalcedony Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Axinite and Chalcedony Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Axinite is 2.55-2.70 whereas that of Chalcedony is 2.55-2.70.

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