Carnelian and Axinite Physical Properties

Carnelian

Axinite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.58-2.64

3.26-3.36

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)

Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

1.6 Cleavage

Absent

Good on {100}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6.5-7

1.8 Chemical Composition

SiO₂

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

Carnelian and Axinite Chemical Formula

While comparing Carnelian 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 Carnelian and Axinite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Carnelian- SiO₂
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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Carnelian and Axinite Specific Gravity

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