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Nepouite and Axinite Physical Properties


Axinite and Nepouite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.18-3.24   
3.26-3.36   

Fracture
Not Available   
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   

Cleavage
perfect on {001}   
Good on {100}   

Mohs Hardness
2   
6.5-7   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
(Ca,Fe,Mn,Mg) 3Al 2BSi 4O 15(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references   

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Nepouite and Axinite Chemical Formula

While comparing Nepouite 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 Nepouite and Axinite chemical formula.

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Nepouite and Axinite Specific Gravity

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

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