Paraiba and Axinite Physical Properties

Paraiba

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

3.04-3.133.26-3.36

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

7-7.56.5-7

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

Paraiba and Axinite Chemical Formula

While comparing Paraiba 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 Paraiba 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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Paraiba and Axinite Specific Gravity

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