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Axinite and Ulexite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.26-3.36
1.65-1.99
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
UnevenAnthony et al, Uneven, UnevenAnthony et al, Uneven, Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
Good on {100}
{010} Perfect, {110} Perfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-7
2-2.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Ca,Fe,Mn,Mg) 3Al 2BSi 4O 15(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
NaCaB 5O 6(OH) 6 · 5H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Axinite and Ulexite Chemical Formula

While comparing Axinite and Ulexite 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 Ulexite 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 Ulexite- NaCaB 5O 6(OH) 6 · 5H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Axinite and Ulexite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Axinite and Ulexite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Axinite and Ulexite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Axinite is 1.65-1.99 whereas that of Ulexite is 1.65-1.99.