Vanadinite and Axinite Physical Properties

Vanadinite

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

6.8-7.13.26-3.36

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle

Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

1.6 Cleavage

None

Good on {100}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3-46.5-7

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

C20H36

(Ca,Fe,Mn,Mg) 3Al 2BSi 4O 15(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Vanadinite and Axinite Chemical Formula

While comparing Vanadinite 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 Vanadinite and Axinite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Vanadinite- C20H36
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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Vanadinite and Axinite Specific Gravity

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