Axinite and Spodumene Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
Solubility
Not Available
insoluble
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.26-3.36
3.15-3.21
Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Gemstones (2009)
Cleavage
Good on {100}
Perfect prismatic, two directions {110} ∧ {1 1 0} at 87°
Chemical Composition
(Ca,Fe,Mn,Mg) 3Al 2BSi 4O 15(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
LiAlSi2O6
Axinite and Spodumene Chemical Formula
While comparing Axinite and Spodumene 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 Spodumene 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 Spodumene- LiAlSi2O6
Axinite and Spodumene Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Axinite and Spodumene Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Axinite and Spodumene Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Axinite is 3.15-3.21 whereas that of Spodumene is 3.15-3.21.