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Chalcedony and Axinite Physical Properties


Axinite and Chalcedony Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
Soluble  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.55-2.70  
3.26-3.36  

Fracture
Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Absent  
Good on {100}  

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7  
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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Chalcedony and Axinite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chalcedony 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 Chalcedony and Axinite chemical formula.

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Chalcedony and Axinite Specific Gravity

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

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