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Tinaksite and Axinite Physical Properties


Axinite and Tinaksite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.82   
3.26-3.36   

Fracture
Not Available   
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   

Cleavage
Perfect in one direction, indistinct in one direction   
Good on {100}   

Mohs Hardness
6   
6.5-7   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
(Ca,Fe,Mn,Mg) 3Al 2BSi 4O 15(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references   

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Tinaksite and Axinite Chemical Formula

While comparing Tinaksite 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 Tinaksite and Axinite chemical formula.

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Tinaksite and Axinite Specific Gravity

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

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