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Axinite and Londonite Physical Properties


Londonite and Axinite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
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Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.26-3.36   
3.34   

Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   
ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal   

Cleavage
Good on {100}   
None   

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7   
Not Available   

Chemical Composition
(Ca,Fe,Mn,Mg) 3Al 2BSi 4O 15(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references   
(Cs,K,Rb)Al 4Be 4(B,Be) 12O 28Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   

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Axinite and Londonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Axinite and Londonite 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 Londonite chemical formula.

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Axinite and Londonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Axinite and Londonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Axinite and Londonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Axinite is 3.34 whereas that of Londonite is 3.34.

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