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Axinite and Rhodochrosite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.26-3.36
3.0-3.3
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Uneven, Conchoidal, Conchoidal to uneven, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Good on {100}
On {10 1 1} perfect; parting on {10 1 2}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-7
3.5-4
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Ca,Fe,Mn,Mg) 3Al 2BSi 4O 15(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
MnCO3

Axinite and Rhodochrosite Chemical Formula

While comparing Axinite and Rhodochrosite 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 Rhodochrosite 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 Rhodochrosite- MnCO3

Axinite and Rhodochrosite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Axinite and Rhodochrosite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Axinite and Rhodochrosite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Axinite is 3.0-3.3 whereas that of Rhodochrosite is 3.0-3.3.