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Hiddenite and Axinite Physical Properties


Axinite and Hiddenite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.15-3.21  
3.26-3.36  

Fracture
-  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
1,2 prismatic  
Good on {100}  

Mohs Hardness
6-7  
6.5-7  

Chemical Composition
LiAlSi2O6  
(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 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.

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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.

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