Axinite and Steatite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
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Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.26-3.36
2.20-2.80
Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Not Available
Cleavage
Good on {100}
Not Available
Mohs Hardness
6.5-7
Not Available
Chemical Composition
(Ca,Fe,Mn,Mg) 3Al 2BSi 4O 15(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Mg 3Si 4O 10(OH) 2Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
Axinite and Steatite Chemical Formula
While comparing Axinite and Steatite 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 Steatite 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 Steatite- Mg 3Si 4O 10(OH) 2Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
Axinite and Steatite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Axinite and Steatite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Axinite and Steatite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Axinite is 2.20-2.80 whereas that of Steatite is 2.20-2.80.