Axinite and Fayalite Physical Properties

Axinite

Fayalite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.26-3.364.392

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

Good on {100}

{010} moderate, {100} imperfect

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6.5-76.5-7

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

Fe 2SiO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Axinite and Fayalite Chemical Formula

While comparing Axinite and Fayalite 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 Fayalite 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 Fayalite- Fe 2SiO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

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Axinite and Fayalite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Axinite and Fayalite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Axinite and Fayalite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Axinite is 4.392 whereas that of Fayalite is 4.392.