Axinite and Chrysoberyl Physical Properties

Axinite

Chrysoberyl

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle

Solubility

Durability

Specific Gravity

3.26-3.363.69-3.81

1 7.18

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Fracture

Conchoidal

Uneven, Conchoidal to uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann

Cleavage

Good on {100}

Distinct on {110}, imperfect on {010}, poor on {001}

Mohs Hardness

6.5-78.5

2 10

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Chemical Composition

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

BeAl ₂ O ₄

Axinite and Chrysoberyl Chemical Formula

While comparing Axinite and Chrysoberyl 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 Chrysoberyl 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 Chrysoberyl- BeAl ₂ O ₄

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Axinite and Chrysoberyl Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Axinite and Chrysoberyl Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Axinite and Chrysoberyl Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Axinite is 3.69-3.81 whereas that of Chrysoberyl is 3.69-3.81.