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Axinite and Prasiolite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.26-3.36
2.65
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
Good on {100}
3,1
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-7
7
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 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Axinite and Prasiolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Axinite and Prasiolite 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 Prasiolite 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 Prasiolite- SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Axinite and Prasiolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Axinite and Prasiolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Axinite and Prasiolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Axinite is 2.65 whereas that of Prasiolite is 2.65.