Sylvite and Axinite Physical Properties

Sylvite

Axinite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

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1.2 Solubility

Soluble

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1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

1.9933.26-3.36

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Brittle

Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect on [100], [010], [001]

Good on {100}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2.56.5-7

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

Sylvite and Axinite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sylvite 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 Sylvite 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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Sylvite and Axinite Specific Gravity

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