Axinite and Dolomite Physical Properties

Axinite

Dolomite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

Poorly soluble in dilute HCl

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.26-3.362.80-2.95

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal

1.6 Cleavage

Good on {100}

Perfect on {10 1 1}, rhombohedral cleavage

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6.5-73.5-4

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

CaMg(CO 3) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Axinite and Dolomite Chemical Formula

While comparing Axinite and Dolomite 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 Dolomite 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 Dolomite- CaMg(CO 3) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Axinite and Dolomite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Axinite and Dolomite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Axinite and Dolomite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Axinite is 2.80-2.95 whereas that of Dolomite is 2.80-2.95.