Riesling Beryl and Axinite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.66-2.86
3.26-3.36
Fracture
ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001), ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Cleavage
Not Available
Good on {100}
Mohs Hardness
7.5-8
6.5-7
Chemical Composition
Al 2Be 3Si 6O 18Martin H.
(Ca,Fe,Mn,Mg) 3Al 2BSi 4O 15(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Riesling Beryl and Axinite Chemical Formula
While comparing Riesling Beryl 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 Riesling Beryl and Axinite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Riesling Beryl- Al 2Be 3Si 6O 18Martin H.
- Chemical formula of Axinite- (Ca,Fe,Mn,Mg) 3Al 2BSi 4O 15(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Riesling Beryl and Axinite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Riesling Beryl and Axinite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Riesling Beryl and Axinite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Riesling Beryl is 3.26-3.36 whereas that of Axinite is 3.26-3.36.