Mother of Pearl and Axinite Physical Properties

Mother of Pearl

Axinite

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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

2.65-2.873.26-3.36

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

1.6 Cleavage

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Good on {100}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2.5-4.56.5-7

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

Mother of Pearl and Axinite Chemical Formula

While comparing Mother of Pearl 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 Mother of Pearl 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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Mother of Pearl and Axinite Specific Gravity

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