Axinite and Moissanite Physical Properties

Axinite

Moissanite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

none

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.26-3.363.17-3.24

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

Good on {100}

(0001) indistinct

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6.5-79-9.5

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

SiCArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Axinite and Moissanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Axinite and Moissanite 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 Moissanite 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 Moissanite- SiCArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

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Axinite and Moissanite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Axinite and Moissanite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Axinite and Moissanite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Axinite is 3.17-3.24 whereas that of Moissanite is 3.17-3.24.