Stolzite and Axinite Physical Properties

Stolzite

Axinite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

23.26-3.36

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Uneven, Brittle

Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

1.6 Cleavage

Imperfect on {001}, indistinct on {011}

Good on {100}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2.5-36.5-7

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

Stolzite and Axinite Chemical Formula

While comparing Stolzite 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 Stolzite 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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Stolzite and Axinite Specific Gravity

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