Hambergite and Axinite Physical Properties

Hambergite

Axinite

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle

Solubility

Durability

Specific Gravity

2.33-2.373.26-3.36

1 7.18

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Fracture

ConchoidalWalter Schumann

Conchoidal

Cleavage

Perfect on {010}, good on {100}

Good on {100}

Mohs Hardness

7.56.5-7

2 10

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Chemical Composition

Be 2BO 3(OH)Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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

Hambergite and Axinite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hambergite 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 Hambergite and Axinite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Hambergite- Be 2BO 3(OH)Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
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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Hambergite and Axinite Specific Gravity

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