Axinite and Grandidierite Physical Properties

Axinite

Grandidierite

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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

3.26-3.362.85-3.00

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

Brittle, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

Good on {100}

Perfect

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6.5-77.5

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,Fe)Al 3(BO 4)(SiO 4)OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Axinite and Grandidierite Chemical Formula

While comparing Axinite and Grandidierite 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 Grandidierite 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 Grandidierite- (Mg,Fe)Al 3(BO 4)(SiO 4)OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Axinite and Grandidierite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Axinite and Grandidierite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Axinite and Grandidierite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Axinite is 2.85-3.00 whereas that of Grandidierite is 2.85-3.00.