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Bloodstone and Axinite Physical Properties


Axinite and Bloodstone Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Not Available   

Durability
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Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.63-2.65   
3.26-3.36   

Fracture
Not Available   
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   

Cleavage
Indiscernible   
Good on {100}   

Mohs Hardness
7   
6.5-7   

Chemical Composition
SiO2   
(Ca,Fe,Mn,Mg) 3Al 2BSi 4O 15(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references   

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Bloodstone and Axinite Chemical Formula

While comparing Bloodstone 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 Bloodstone and Axinite chemical formula.

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Bloodstone and Axinite Specific Gravity

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

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