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Axinite and Hambergite Physical Properties


Hambergite and Axinite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.26-3.36  
2.33-2.37  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
ConchoidalWalter Schumann  

Cleavage
Good on {100}  
Perfect on {010}, good on {100}  

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7  
7.5  

Chemical Composition
(Ca,Fe,Mn,Mg) 3Al 2BSi 4O 15(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references  
Be 2BO 3(OH)Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.  

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Axinite and Hambergite Chemical Formula

While comparing Axinite and Hambergite 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 Hambergite chemical formula.

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Axinite and Hambergite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Axinite and Hambergite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Axinite and Hambergite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Axinite is 2.33-2.37 whereas that of Hambergite is 2.33-2.37.

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