Gaspeite and Axinite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
Solubility
HCl soluble
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.71
3.26-3.36
Fracture
Uneven
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Cleavage
{10 1 1} Good
Good on {100}
Mohs Hardness
4.5-5
6.5-7
Chemical Composition
(Ni,Mg,Fe++)CO3
(Ca,Fe,Mn,Mg) 3Al 2BSi 4O 15(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Gaspeite and Axinite Chemical Formula
While comparing Gaspeite 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 Gaspeite and Axinite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Gaspeite- (Ni,Mg,Fe++)CO3
- Chemical formula of Axinite- (Ca,Fe,Mn,Mg) 3Al 2BSi 4O 15(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Gaspeite and Axinite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Gaspeite and Axinite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Gaspeite and Axinite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Gaspeite is 3.26-3.36 whereas that of Axinite is 3.26-3.36.