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Axinite and Zinnwaldite Physical Properties


Zinnwaldite and Axinite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Elastic   

Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.26-3.36   
2.9-3.1   

Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   
Uneven   

Cleavage
Good on {100}   
Perfect basal {001}   

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7   
3.5-4.0   

Chemical Composition
(Ca,Fe,Mn,Mg) 3Al 2BSi 4O 15(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references   
Not Available   

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Axinite and Zinnwaldite Chemical Formula

While comparing Axinite and Zinnwaldite 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 Zinnwaldite chemical formula.

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Axinite and Zinnwaldite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Axinite and Zinnwaldite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Axinite and Zinnwaldite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Axinite is 2.9-3.1 whereas that of Zinnwaldite is 2.9-3.1.

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