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Rock Crystal and Axinite Physical Properties

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
2.65
3.26-3.36
1.5 Fracture
ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001), ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
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Good on {100}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7
6.5-7
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
(Ca,Fe,Mn,Mg) 3Al 2BSi 4O 15(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Rock Crystal and Axinite Chemical Formula

While comparing Rock Crystal 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 Rock Crystal and Axinite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Rock Crystal- SiO 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
  • Chemical formula of Axinite- (Ca,Fe,Mn,Mg) 3Al 2BSi 4O 15(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Rock Crystal and Axinite Specific Gravity

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