Uvite and Axinite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.97-3.14
3.26-3.36
Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Cleavage
{1011} Indistinct
Good on {100}
Mohs Hardness
Not Available
6.5-7
Chemical Composition
Ca(Mg 3)MgAl 5(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
(Ca,Fe,Mn,Mg) 3Al 2BSi 4O 15(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Uvite and Axinite Chemical Formula
While comparing Uvite 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 Uvite and Axinite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Uvite- Ca(Mg 3)MgAl 5(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
- Chemical formula of Axinite- (Ca,Fe,Mn,Mg) 3Al 2BSi 4O 15(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Uvite and Axinite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Uvite and Axinite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Uvite and Axinite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Uvite is 3.26-3.36 whereas that of Axinite is 3.26-3.36.