Axinite and Shigaite Physical Properties

Axinite

Shigaite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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Moderately ﬂexible

1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

3.26-3.362.32

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

Flexible Flexible fragments.

1.6 Cleavage

Good on {100}

Perfect on {0001}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6.5-72

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

(Ca,Fe,Mn,Mg) 3Al 2BSi 4O 15(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

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Axinite and Shigaite Chemical Formula

While comparing Axinite and Shigaite 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 Shigaite 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

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Axinite and Shigaite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Axinite and Shigaite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Axinite and Shigaite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Axinite is 2.32 whereas that of Shigaite is 2.32.