Axinite and Halite Physical Properties

Axinite

Halite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

Water-soluble

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.26-3.362.17

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

Conchoidal, Brittle, Metallic

1.6 Cleavage

Good on {100}

Perfect {001}, three directions cubic

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6.5-72.0-2.5

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

NaCl

Axinite and Halite Chemical Formula

While comparing Axinite and Halite 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 Halite 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 Halite- NaCl

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Axinite and Halite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Axinite and Halite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Axinite and Halite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Axinite is 2.17 whereas that of Halite is 2.17.