Axinite and Eudialyte Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
Solubility
Not Available
H 2 SO 4
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.26-3.36
2.74-3.00
Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Cleavage
Good on {100}
Distinct on {0001} imperfect on {11 2 0}
Mohs Hardness
6.5-7
5-5.5
Chemical Composition
(Ca,Fe,Mn,Mg) 3Al 2BSi 4O 15(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Na 4(Ca,Ce) 2(Fe,Mn,Y)ZrSi 8O 22(OH,Cl) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Axinite and Eudialyte Chemical Formula
While comparing Axinite and Eudialyte 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 Eudialyte 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 Eudialyte- Na 4(Ca,Ce) 2(Fe,Mn,Y)ZrSi 8O 22(OH,Cl) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Axinite and Eudialyte Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Axinite and Eudialyte Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Axinite and Eudialyte Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Axinite is 2.74-3.00 whereas that of Eudialyte is 2.74-3.00.