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Peridot and Axinite Physical Properties


Axinite and Peridot Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
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Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
1.54-1.55   
3.26-3.36   

Fracture
Conchoidal   
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   

Cleavage
Poor   
Good on {100}   

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7   
6.5-7   

Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe)2SiO4   
(Ca,Fe,Mn,Mg) 3Al 2BSi 4O 15(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references   

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Peridot and Axinite Chemical Formula

While comparing Peridot 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 Peridot and Axinite chemical formula.

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Peridot and Axinite Specific Gravity

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

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