Diamond and Axinite Physical Properties

Diamond

Axinite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Soluble

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.50-3.533.26-3.36

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Conchoidal, Brittle

Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

1.6 Cleavage

111 (perfect in four directions)

Good on {100}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

106.5-7

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

Diamond and Axinite Chemical Formula

While comparing Diamond 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 Diamond and Axinite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Diamond- 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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Diamond and Axinite Specific Gravity

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