Bastnsite and Axinite Physical Properties

Bastnsite

Axinite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

4.78-5.203.26-3.36

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

1.6 Cleavage

Not Available

Good on {100}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

4-4.56.5-7

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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(Ca,Fe,Mn,Mg) 3Al 2BSi 4O 15(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Bastnsite and Axinite Chemical Formula

While comparing Bastnsite 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 Bastnsite 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

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Bastnsite and Axinite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Bastnsite and Axinite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Bastnsite and Axinite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Bastnsite is 3.26-3.36 whereas that of Axinite is 3.26-3.36.