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Axinite and Sylvite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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Soluble
1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.26-3.36
1.993
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Uneven, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Good on {100}
Perfect on [100], [010], [001]
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-7
2.5
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 Sylvite Chemical Formula

While comparing Axinite and Sylvite 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 Sylvite 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 Sylvite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Axinite and Sylvite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Axinite and Sylvite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Axinite is 1.993 whereas that of Sylvite is 1.993.