Axinite and Moldavite Physical Properties

Axinite

Moldavite

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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

3.26-3.362.32-2.38

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001), ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)

1.6 Cleavage

Good on {100}

Not Available

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6.5-75.5

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

SiO 2(+Al 2O 3)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)

Axinite and Moldavite Chemical Formula

While comparing Axinite and Moldavite 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 Moldavite 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 Moldavite- SiO 2(+Al 2O 3)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)

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Axinite and Moldavite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Axinite and Moldavite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Axinite and Moldavite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Axinite is 2.32-2.38 whereas that of Moldavite is 2.32-2.38.