Axinite and Rhodolite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.26-3.36
3.84
Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Conchoidal
Cleavage
Good on {100}
none, may show indistinct parting
Mohs Hardness
6.5-7
7-7.5
Chemical Composition
(Ca,Fe,Mn,Mg) 3Al 2BSi 4O 15(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
(Mg,Fe)3Al2Si3O12
Axinite and Rhodolite Chemical Formula
While comparing Axinite and Rhodolite 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 Rhodolite 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 Rhodolite- (Mg,Fe)3Al2Si3O12
Axinite and Rhodolite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Axinite and Rhodolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Axinite and Rhodolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Axinite is 3.84 whereas that of Rhodolite is 3.84.