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Axinite and Powellite Physical Properties


Powellite and Axinite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.26-3.36   
4.23   

Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   
UnevenAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), UnevenAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal   

Cleavage
Good on {100}   
{111} Distinct   

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7   
3.5-4   

Chemical Composition
(Ca,Fe,Mn,Mg) 3Al 2BSi 4O 15(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references   
CaMoO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

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Axinite and Powellite Chemical Formula

While comparing Axinite and Powellite 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 Powellite chemical formula.

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Axinite and Powellite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Axinite and Powellite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Axinite and Powellite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Axinite is 4.23 whereas that of Powellite is 4.23.

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