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Axinite and Crystal Opal Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.26-3.36
1.97-2.22
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
Good on {100}
Not Available
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-7
5.5-6.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Ca,Fe,Mn,Mg) 3Al 2BSi 4O 15(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
SiO 2 + H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Axinite and Crystal Opal Chemical Formula

While comparing Axinite and Crystal Opal 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 Crystal Opal 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 Crystal Opal- SiO 2 + H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Axinite and Crystal Opal Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Axinite and Crystal Opal Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Axinite and Crystal Opal Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Axinite is 1.97-2.22 whereas that of Crystal Opal is 1.97-2.22.