Axinite and Moonstone Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.26-3.36
2.56-2.60
Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Cleavage
Good on {100}
2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal
Mohs Hardness
6.5-7
6-6.5
Chemical Composition
(Ca,Fe,Mn,Mg) 3Al 2BSi 4O 15(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Plagioclase Feldspar s: (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8 Orthoclase Feldspar : KAlSi3O8
Axinite and Moonstone Chemical Formula
While comparing Axinite and Moonstone 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 Moonstone 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 Moonstone- Plagioclase Feldspar s: (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8 Orthoclase Feldspar : KAlSi3O8
Axinite and Moonstone Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Axinite and Moonstone Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Axinite and Moonstone Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Axinite is 2.56-2.60 whereas that of Moonstone is 2.56-2.60.