Baryte and Axinite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
Solubility
Soluble
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
4.3-5
3.26-3.36
Fracture
Irregular/uneven
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Cleavage
Perfect cleavage parallel to base and prism faces: {001} Perfect, {210} Perfect, {010} Imperfect
Good on {100}
Mohs Hardness
3-3.5
6.5-7
Chemical Composition
Not Available
(Ca,Fe,Mn,Mg) 3Al 2BSi 4O 15(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Baryte and Axinite Chemical Formula
While comparing Baryte and Axinite 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 Baryte and Axinite 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
Baryte and Axinite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Baryte and Axinite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Baryte and Axinite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Baryte is 3.26-3.36 whereas that of Axinite is 3.26-3.36.