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Sillimanite and Axinite Physical Properties


Axinite and Sillimanite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Tough   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.20-3.26   
3.26-3.36   

Fracture
Splintery   
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   

Cleavage
{010} perfect   
Good on {100}   

Mohs Hardness
6-7.5   
6.5-7   

Chemical Composition
Al 2SiO 5Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   
(Ca,Fe,Mn,Mg) 3Al 2BSi 4O 15(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references   

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Sillimanite and Axinite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sillimanite 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 Sillimanite and Axinite chemical formula.

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Sillimanite and Axinite Specific Gravity

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

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