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Vanadinite and Axinite Physical Properties


Axinite and Vanadinite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
6.8-7.1  
3.26-3.36  

Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
None  
Good on {100}  

Mohs Hardness
3-4  
6.5-7  

Chemical Composition
C20H36  
(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 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.

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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.

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