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Axinite and Chrysotile Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
insoluble in water
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.26-3.36
2.51-2.63
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Fibrous
1.6 Cleavage
Good on {100}
Not Available
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-7
2.5-4.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Ca,Fe,Mn,Mg) 3Al 2BSi 4O 15(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Mg 3(Si 2O 5)(OH) 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Axinite and Chrysotile Chemical Formula

While comparing Axinite and Chrysotile 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 Chrysotile 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 Chrysotile- Mg 3(Si 2O 5)(OH) 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Axinite and Chrysotile Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Axinite and Chrysotile Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Axinite and Chrysotile Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Axinite is 2.51-2.63 whereas that of Chrysotile is 2.51-2.63.