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Sarcopside and Axinite Physical Properties


Axinite and Sarcopside Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
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Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.79-3.94   
3.26-3.36   

Fracture
Lamellar, Splintery   
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   

Cleavage
{100} Good, {001} Good, {010} Poor   
Good on {100}   

Mohs Hardness
4   
6.5-7   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
(Ca,Fe,Mn,Mg) 3Al 2BSi 4O 15(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references   

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Sarcopside and Axinite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sarcopside 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 Sarcopside and Axinite chemical formula.

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Sarcopside and Axinite Specific Gravity

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

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