Edenite and Axinite Physical Properties

Edenite

Axinite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.05-3.373.26-3.36

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal

Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

1.6 Cleavage

Good on (110)

Good on {100}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5-66.5-7

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

NaCa2Mg5Si7AlO22(OH)2

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

Edenite and Axinite Chemical Formula

While comparing Edenite 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 Edenite and Axinite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Edenite- NaCa2Mg5Si7AlO22(OH)2
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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Edenite and Axinite Specific Gravity

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