Spessartine and Axinite Physical Properties

Spessartine

Axinite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

4.12-4.183.26-3.36

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Conchoidal, Brittle

Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

1.6 Cleavage

{???} Distinct

Good on {100}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

7-7.56.5-7

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Mn 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

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

Spessartine and Axinite Chemical Formula

While comparing Spessartine 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 Spessartine and Axinite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Spessartine- Mn 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
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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Spessartine and Axinite Specific Gravity

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