Chrysoberyl and Axinite Physical Properties

Chrysoberyl

Axinite

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle

Solubility

Durability

Specific Gravity

3.69-3.813.26-3.36

1 7.18

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Fracture

Uneven, Conchoidal to uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann

Conchoidal

Cleavage

Distinct on {110}, imperfect on {010}, poor on {001}

Good on {100}

Mohs Hardness

8.56.5-7

2 10

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Chemical Composition

BeAl ₂ O ₄

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

Chrysoberyl and Axinite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chrysoberyl 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 Chrysoberyl and Axinite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Chrysoberyl- BeAl ₂ O ₄
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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Chrysoberyl and Axinite Specific Gravity

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