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Axinite and Williamsite Physical Properties


Williamsite and Axinite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.26-3.36  
2.51-2.63  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Good on {100}  
Perfect  

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7  
4  

Chemical Composition
(Ca,Fe,Mn,Mg) 3Al 2BSi 4O 15(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references  
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)  

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Axinite and Williamsite Chemical Formula

While comparing Axinite and Williamsite 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 Williamsite chemical formula.

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Axinite and Williamsite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Axinite and Williamsite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Axinite and Williamsite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Axinite is 2.51-2.63 whereas that of Williamsite is 2.51-2.63.

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