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Axinite and Xonotlite Physical Properties


Xonotlite and Axinite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.26-3.36  
2.71-2.72  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Fibrous  

Cleavage
Good on {100}  
{???} Good  

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7  
6-6.5  

Chemical Composition
(Ca,Fe,Mn,Mg) 3Al 2BSi 4O 15(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references  
Ca 6Si 6O 17(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  

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Axinite and Xonotlite Chemical Formula

While comparing Axinite and Xonotlite 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 Xonotlite chemical formula.

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Axinite and Xonotlite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Axinite and Xonotlite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Axinite and Xonotlite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Axinite is 2.71-2.72 whereas that of Xonotlite is 2.71-2.72.

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