Eudialyte and Axinite Physical Properties

Eudialyte

Axinite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

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1.2 Solubility

H 2 SO 4

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1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.74-3.003.26-3.36

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

1.6 Cleavage

Distinct on {0001} imperfect on {11 2 0}

Good on {100}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5-5.56.5-7

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Na 4(Ca,Ce) 2(Fe,Mn,Y)ZrSi 8O 22(OH,Cl) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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

Eudialyte and Axinite Chemical Formula

While comparing Eudialyte 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 Eudialyte and Axinite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Eudialyte- Na 4(Ca,Ce) 2(Fe,Mn,Y)ZrSi 8O 22(OH,Cl) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio 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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Eudialyte and Axinite Specific Gravity

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