Titanite and Axinite Physical Properties

Titanite

Axinite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.48-3.603.26-3.36

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Sub-Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle

Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

1.6 Cleavage

Distinct on [110], parting on {221}

Good on {100}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5-5.56.5-7

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

Titanite and Axinite Chemical Formula

While comparing Titanite 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 Titanite 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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Titanite and Axinite Specific Gravity

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