Glass and Axinite Physical Properties

Glass

Axinite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

2.39-4.003.26-3.36

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

ConchoidalGemdat.org, Management Team (2012), ConchoidalGemdat.org, Management Team (2012)

Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

1.6 Cleavage

Not Available

Good on {100}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

4-66.5-7

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

Glass and Axinite Chemical Formula

While comparing Glass 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 Glass and Axinite chemical formula.

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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Glass and Axinite Specific Gravity

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