Axinite and Lepidolite Physical Properties

Axinite

Lepidolite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.26-3.362.80-2.90

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

1.6 Cleavage

Good on {100}

{001} perfect

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6.5-72.5

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

Mg 3Si 4O 10(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Axinite and Lepidolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Axinite and Lepidolite 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 Lepidolite 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 Lepidolite- Mg 3Si 4O 10(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Axinite and Lepidolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Axinite and Lepidolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Axinite and Lepidolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Axinite is 2.80-2.90 whereas that of Lepidolite is 2.80-2.90.