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Axinite and Poldervaartite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.26-3.36
2.91
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
Good on {100}
None
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-7
Not Available
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Ca,Fe,Mn,Mg) 3Al 2BSi 4O 15(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
(Ca,Mn2+ ) 2(SiO 3OH)(OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)

Axinite and Poldervaartite Chemical Formula

While comparing Axinite and Poldervaartite 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 Poldervaartite 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 Poldervaartite- (Ca,Mn2+ ) 2(SiO 3OH)(OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)

Axinite and Poldervaartite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Axinite and Poldervaartite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Axinite and Poldervaartite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Axinite is 2.91 whereas that of Poldervaartite is 2.91.