Axinite and Riesling Beryl Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
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Solubility
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
3.26-3.36
  
2.66-2.86
  
Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
  
ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001), ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
  
Cleavage
Good on {100}
  
Not Available
  
Mohs Hardness
6.5-7
  
7.5-8
  
Chemical Composition
(Ca,Fe,Mn,Mg) 3Al 2BSi 4O 15(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
  
Al 2Be 3Si 6O 18Martin H.
  
Axinite and Riesling Beryl Chemical Formula
While comparing Axinite and Riesling Beryl 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 Riesling Beryl 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 Riesling Beryl- Al 2Be 3Si 6O 18Martin H.
Axinite and Riesling Beryl Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Axinite and Riesling Beryl Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Axinite and Riesling Beryl Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Axinite is 2.66-2.86 whereas that of Riesling Beryl is 2.66-2.86.