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Axinite and Spinel Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
none
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.26-3.36
3.64-3.66
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
Good on {100}
None, but may exhibit slight parting
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-7
8
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Ca,Fe,Mn,Mg) 3Al 2BSi 4O 15(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
MgAl2O4

Axinite and Spinel Chemical Formula

While comparing Axinite and Spinel 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 Spinel 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 Spinel- MgAl2O4

Axinite and Spinel Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Axinite and Spinel Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Axinite and Spinel Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Axinite is 3.64-3.66 whereas that of Spinel is 3.64-3.66.