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Axinite and Grossular Physical Properties


Grossular and Axinite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.26-3.36  
3.55-3.73  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Conchoidal, Uneven  

Cleavage
Good on {100}  
none  

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7  
7-7.5  

Chemical Composition
(Ca,Fe,Mn,Mg) 3Al 2BSi 4O 15(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references  
Ca 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)  

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Axinite and Grossular Chemical Formula

While comparing Axinite and Grossular 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 Grossular chemical formula.

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Axinite and Grossular Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Axinite and Grossular Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Axinite and Grossular Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Axinite is 3.55-3.73 whereas that of Grossular is 3.55-3.73.

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