Axinite and Cordierite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.26-3.36
2.57-2.66
Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Subconchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle
Cleavage
Good on {100}
Fair on {100}, poor on {001} and {010}
Mohs Hardness
6.5-7
7-7.5
Chemical Composition
(Ca,Fe,Mn,Mg) 3Al 2BSi 4O 15(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Mg2Al4Si5O18
Axinite and Cordierite Chemical Formula
While comparing Axinite and Cordierite 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 Cordierite 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 Cordierite- Mg2Al4Si5O18
Axinite and Cordierite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Axinite and Cordierite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Axinite and Cordierite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Axinite is 2.57-2.66 whereas that of Cordierite is 2.57-2.66.