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Axinite and Simpsonite Physical Properties


Simpsonite and Axinite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.26-3.36   
Not Available   

Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   
ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal   

Cleavage
Good on {100}   
None   

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   
Al 4(Ta,Nb) 3(O,OH,F) 14Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   

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Axinite and Simpsonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Axinite and Simpsonite 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 Simpsonite chemical formula.

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Axinite and Simpsonite Specific Gravity

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

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