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Beryl and Axinite Physical Properties


Axinite and Beryl Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.60-2.90  
3.26-3.36  

Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, Irregular  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Imperfect on {0001}  
Good on {100}  

Mohs Hardness
7.5-8  
6.5-7  

Chemical Composition
Be3Al2Si6O18  
(Ca,Fe,Mn,Mg) 3Al 2BSi 4O 15(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references  

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Beryl and Axinite Chemical Formula

While comparing Beryl 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 Beryl and Axinite chemical formula.

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Beryl and Axinite Specific Gravity

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

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