Hauyne and Axinite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
Solubility
Gelatinises in acids
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.4-2.5
3.26-3.36
Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Cleavage
Distinct on {110}
Good on {100}
Chemical Composition
(Na,Ca)4-8Al6Si6(O,S)24(SO4,Cl)1-2
(Ca,Fe,Mn,Mg) 3Al 2BSi 4O 15(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Hauyne and Axinite Chemical Formula
While comparing Hauyne 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 Hauyne and Axinite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Hauyne- (Na,Ca)4-8Al6Si6(O,S)24(SO4,Cl)1-2
- Chemical formula of Axinite- (Ca,Fe,Mn,Mg) 3Al 2BSi 4O 15(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Hauyne and Axinite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hauyne and Axinite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hauyne and Axinite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hauyne is 3.26-3.36 whereas that of Axinite is 3.26-3.36.