Garnet and Axinite Physical Properties
Specific Gravity
3.55-4.33
3.26-3.36
Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven
Conchoidal
Cleavage
Indistinct
Good on {100}
Mohs Hardness
6.5-7.5
6.5-7
Chemical Composition
Garnet is a series of several different minerals with unique chemical formulas.
(Ca,Fe,Mn,Mg) 3Al 2BSi 4O 15(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Garnet and Axinite Chemical Formula
While comparing Garnet 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 Garnet and Axinite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Garnet- Garnet is a series of several different minerals with unique chemical formulas.
- Chemical formula of Axinite- (Ca,Fe,Mn,Mg) 3Al 2BSi 4O 15(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Garnet and Axinite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Garnet and Axinite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Garnet and Axinite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Garnet is 3.26-3.36 whereas that of Axinite is 3.26-3.36.