Kutnohorite and Axinite Physical Properties

Kutnohorite

Axinite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

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1.2 Solubility

Soluble

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1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.123.26-3.36

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Subconchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal

Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect on {10 1 1}

Good on {100}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3-46.5-7

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

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

Kutnohorite and Axinite Chemical Formula

While comparing Kutnohorite 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 Kutnohorite and Axinite chemical formula.

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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Kutnohorite and Axinite Specific Gravity

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