Diaspore and Axinite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Very brittle
Not Available
Solubility
insoluble
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.30-3.40
3.26-3.36
Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Cleavage
{010} perfect, {110} distinct, {100} in traces
Good on {100}
Mohs Hardness
6.5-7
6.5-7
Chemical Composition
AlO(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
(Ca,Fe,Mn,Mg) 3Al 2BSi 4O 15(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Diaspore and Axinite Chemical Formula
While comparing Diaspore 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 Diaspore and Axinite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Diaspore- AlO(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
- Chemical formula of Axinite- (Ca,Fe,Mn,Mg) 3Al 2BSi 4O 15(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Diaspore and Axinite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Diaspore and Axinite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Diaspore and Axinite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Diaspore is 3.26-3.36 whereas that of Axinite is 3.26-3.36.