Axinite and Shungite Physical Properties

Axinite

Shungite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

3.26-3.36Not Available

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

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1.6 Cleavage

Good on {100}

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1.7 Mohs Hardness

6.5-7Not Available

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 Shungite Chemical Formula

While comparing Axinite and Shungite 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 Shungite 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 Shungite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Axinite and Shungite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Axinite and Shungite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Axinite is Not Available whereas that of Shungite is Not Available.