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Prasiolite and Axinite Physical Properties


Axinite and Prasiolite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.65  
3.26-3.36  

Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
3,1  
Good on {100}  

Mohs Hardness
7  
6.5-7  

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

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Prasiolite and Axinite Chemical Formula

While comparing Prasiolite 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 Prasiolite and Axinite chemical formula.

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Prasiolite and Axinite Specific Gravity

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

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