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Axinite and Lawsonite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.26-3.36
3.09
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
White, Yellow, Pale blue, Brittle, Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
Good on {100}
Perfect on {100} and {010}, imperfect on {101}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-7
8
1.8 Chemical Composition
(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 Lawsonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Axinite and Lawsonite 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 Lawsonite 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 Lawsonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Axinite and Lawsonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Axinite and Lawsonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Axinite is 3.09 whereas that of Lawsonite is 3.09.