Rhodolite and Axinite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.84
3.26-3.36
Fracture
Conchoidal
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Cleavage
none, may show indistinct parting
Good on {100}
Mohs Hardness
7-7.5
6.5-7
Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe)3Al2Si3O12
(Ca,Fe,Mn,Mg) 3Al 2BSi 4O 15(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Rhodolite and Axinite Chemical Formula
While comparing Rhodolite 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 Rhodolite and Axinite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Rhodolite- (Mg,Fe)3Al2Si3O12
- Chemical formula of Axinite- (Ca,Fe,Mn,Mg) 3Al 2BSi 4O 15(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Rhodolite and Axinite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Rhodolite and Axinite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Rhodolite and Axinite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Rhodolite is 3.26-3.36 whereas that of Axinite is 3.26-3.36.