Epidote and Axinite Physical Properties

Epidote

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

3.25-3.503.26-3.36

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

1.6 Cleavage

{001} perfect and {100} imperfect

Good on {100}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6-76.5-7

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

CaAl 2(Fe3+ ,Al)Si 3O 12(OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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

Epidote and Axinite Chemical Formula

While comparing Epidote 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 Epidote and Axinite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Epidote- CaAl 2(Fe3+ ,Al)Si 3O 12(OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) 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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Epidote and Axinite Specific Gravity

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