Axinite and Forsterite Physical Properties

Axinite

Forsterite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.26-3.363.23-3.26

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}

Perfect on {010} imperfect on {100}

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

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

Axinite and Forsterite Chemical Formula

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

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Axinite and Forsterite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Axinite and Forsterite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Axinite and Forsterite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Axinite is 3.23-3.26 whereas that of Forsterite is 3.23-3.26.