Scorodite and Axinite Physical Properties

Scorodite

Axinite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

Not Available3.26-3.36

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Sub-Conchoidal, Splintery

Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

1.6 Cleavage

{201} Imperfect, {100} Poor, {001} Poor

Good on {100}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3.5-46.5-7

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

(Ca,Fe,Mn,Mg) 3Al 2BSi 4O 15(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Scorodite and Axinite Chemical Formula

While comparing Scorodite 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 Scorodite and Axinite chemical formula.

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

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Scorodite and Axinite Specific Gravity

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