Goshenite and Axinite Physical Properties

Goshenite

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

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.60-2.90

3.26-3.36

1.5 Fracture

ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

1.6 Cleavage

3,1 basal

Good on {100}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

7.5-8

6.5-7

1.8 Chemical Composition

Be₃Al₂SiO₆

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

Goshenite and Axinite Chemical Formula

While comparing Goshenite 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 Goshenite and Axinite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Goshenite- Be₃Al₂SiO₆
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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Goshenite and Axinite Specific Gravity

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