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Matrix Opal
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Matrix Opal and Axinite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
1.98-2.503.26-3.36
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
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Good on {100}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5.5-6.56.5-7
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
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(Ca,Fe,Mn,Mg) 3Al 2BSi 4O 15(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Matrix Opal and Axinite Chemical Formula

While comparing Matrix Opal 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 Matrix Opal and Axinite chemical formula.

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

Matrix Opal and Axinite Specific Gravity

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