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Jadeite and Axinite Physical Properties


Axinite and Jadeite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.28-3.38  
3.26-3.36  

Fracture
Splintery, Fibrous  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Good on [110]  
Good on {100}  

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7  
6.5-7  

Chemical Composition
NaAlSi 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.  
(Ca,Fe,Mn,Mg) 3Al 2BSi 4O 15(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references  

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Jadeite and Axinite Chemical Formula

While comparing Jadeite 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 Jadeite and Axinite chemical formula.

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Jadeite and Axinite Specific Gravity

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

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