Axinite and Clinohedrite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.26-3.36
3.28-3.335
Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
Cleavage
Good on {100}
{010} Perfect
Chemical Composition
(Ca,Fe,Mn,Mg) 3Al 2BSi 4O 15(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
CaZnSiO 4 · H 2OAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Axinite and Clinohedrite Chemical Formula
While comparing Axinite and Clinohedrite 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 Clinohedrite 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 Clinohedrite- CaZnSiO 4 · H 2OAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Axinite and Clinohedrite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Axinite and Clinohedrite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Axinite and Clinohedrite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Axinite is 3.28-3.335 whereas that of Clinohedrite is 3.28-3.335.