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Axinite

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Axinite and Orthoclase Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
Not Available
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.26-3.362.54-2.61
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Gems, Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
Good on {100}
Has perfect cleavage on {001} and good cleavage on {010}. Cleavages intersect at 90°.
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-76
Amber
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
KAlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Axinite and Orthoclase Chemical Formula

While comparing Axinite and Orthoclase 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 Orthoclase 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 Orthoclase- KAlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Axinite and Orthoclase Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Axinite and Orthoclase Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Axinite and Orthoclase Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Axinite is 2.54-2.61 whereas that of Orthoclase is 2.54-2.61.