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Moldavite and Axinite Physical Properties


Axinite and Moldavite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Not Available   

Solubility
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Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.32-2.38   
3.26-3.36   

Fracture
ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001), ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)   
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   

Cleavage
Not Available   
Good on {100}   

Mohs Hardness
5.5   
6.5-7   

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

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Moldavite and Axinite Chemical Formula

While comparing Moldavite 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 Moldavite and Axinite chemical formula.

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Moldavite and Axinite Specific Gravity

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

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