Axinite and Langbeinite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Brittle
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Slowly dissolves in water
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
3.26-3.36
  
Not Available
  
Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
  
Conchoidal, Brittle
  
Cleavage
Good on {100}
  
None
  
Mohs Hardness
6.5-7
  
3.5-4
  
Chemical Composition
(Ca,Fe,Mn,Mg) 3Al 2BSi 4O 15(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
  
Not Available
  
Axinite and Langbeinite Chemical Formula
While comparing Axinite and Langbeinite 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 Langbeinite 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
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Axinite and Langbeinite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Axinite and Langbeinite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Axinite and Langbeinite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Axinite is Not Available whereas that of Langbeinite is Not Available.