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Axinite and Fibrolite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.26-3.363.14-3.25
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
Good on {100}
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-76-7
Amber
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
Al 2SiO 5Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Axinite and Fibrolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Axinite and Fibrolite 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 Fibrolite 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 Fibrolite- Al 2SiO 5Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Axinite and Fibrolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Axinite and Fibrolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Axinite and Fibrolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Axinite is 3.14-3.25 whereas that of Fibrolite is 3.14-3.25.