Axinite and Hardystonite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.26-3.36
3.396-3.443
Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Brittle, Metallic
Cleavage
Good on {100}
[001] good, [100] and [110] fair
Chemical Composition
(Ca,Fe,Mn,Mg) 3Al 2BSi 4O 15(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Ca 2ZnSi 2O 7Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Axinite and Hardystonite Chemical Formula
While comparing Axinite and Hardystonite 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 Hardystonite 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 Hardystonite- Ca 2ZnSi 2O 7Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Axinite and Hardystonite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Axinite and Hardystonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Axinite and Hardystonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Axinite is 3.396-3.443 whereas that of Hardystonite is 3.396-3.443.