Axinite and Vesuvianite Physical Properties

Axinite

Vesuvianite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

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Vesuvianite is virtually insolouble in acids

1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

3.26-3.363.32-3.43

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

Conchoidal, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

Good on {100}

Poor on {110} and {100} very poor on {001}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6.5-76-7

2 10

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 Vesuvianite Chemical Formula

While comparing Axinite and Vesuvianite 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 Vesuvianite 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 Vesuvianite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Axinite and Vesuvianite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Axinite and Vesuvianite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Axinite is 3.32-3.43 whereas that of Vesuvianite is 3.32-3.43.