Axinite and Chondrodite Physical Properties

Axinite

Chondrodite

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

Solubility

Durability

Specific Gravity

Fracture

Cleavage

Mohs Hardness

Chemical Composition

3.26-3.36

Conchoidal

Good on {100}

6.5-7

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

Brittle

Soluble

3.10-3.20

Uneven, Conchoidal

Poor to good on (001)

6-6.5

(Mg,Fe) 5(SiO 4) 2(F,OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Axinite and Chondrodite Chemical Formula

While comparing Axinite and Chondrodite 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 Chondrodite chemical formula.

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Axinite and Chondrodite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Axinite and Chondrodite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Axinite Vs Chondrodite during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Axinite is whereas that of Chondrodite is .