Calcite and Axinite Physical Properties

Calcite

Axinite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

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1.2 Solubility

Soluble

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1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.67-2.73

3.26-3.36

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal

Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect on [10 1 1] three directions with angle of 74° 55

Good on {100}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6.5-7

1.8 Chemical Composition

CaCO 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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

Calcite and Axinite Chemical Formula

While comparing Calcite 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 Calcite and Axinite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Calcite- CaCO 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
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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Calcite and Axinite Specific Gravity

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