Gaylussite and Axinite Physical Properties

Gaylussite

Axinite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

decomposes in water

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

1.93-1.993.26-3.36

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle

Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

1.6 Cleavage

perfect [110]

Good on {100}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2.56.5-7

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Na2Ca(CO3)2•5(H2O)

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

Gaylussite and Axinite Chemical Formula

While comparing Gaylussite 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 Gaylussite and Axinite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Gaylussite- Na2Ca(CO3)2•5(H2O)
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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Gaylussite and Axinite Specific Gravity

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