Ekanite and Axinite Physical Properties

Ekanite

Axinite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.28-3.323.26-3.36

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Uneven

Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

1.6 Cleavage

{101} Distinct

Good on {100}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6-6.56.5-7

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

ThCa 2Si 8O 20Walter 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

Ekanite and Axinite Chemical Formula

While comparing Ekanite 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 Ekanite and Axinite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Ekanite- ThCa 2Si 8O 20Walter 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

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Ekanite and Axinite Specific Gravity

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