Hiddenite and Axinite Physical Properties

Hiddenite

Axinite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.15-3.213.26-3.36

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Gemstones of the world (2001), UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)

Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

1.6 Cleavage

1,2 prismatic

Good on {100}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6-76.5-7

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

LiAlSi₂O₆

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

Hiddenite and Axinite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hiddenite 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 Hiddenite and Axinite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Hiddenite- LiAlSi₂O₆
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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Hiddenite and Axinite Specific Gravity

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