Eudialyte and Axinite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
Solubility
H 2 SO 4
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.74-3.00
3.26-3.36
Fracture
Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Cleavage
Distinct on {0001} imperfect on {11 2 0}
Good on {100}
Mohs Hardness
5-5.5
6.5-7
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
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.