Axinite and Wardite Physical Properties
Specific Gravity
3.26-3.36
2.81
Fracture
Conchoidal
Conchoidal
Cleavage
Good on {100}
{001} Perfect
Mohs Hardness
6.5-7
4.5-5
Chemical Composition
(Ca,Fe,Mn,Mg) 3Al 2BSi 4O 15(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
NaAl 3(PO 4) 2(OH) 4 · 2H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Axinite and Wardite Chemical Formula
While comparing Axinite and Wardite 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 Wardite 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 Wardite- NaAl 3(PO 4) 2(OH) 4 · 2H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Axinite and Wardite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Axinite and Wardite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Axinite and Wardite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Axinite is 2.81 whereas that of Wardite is 2.81.