Variscite and Axinite Physical Properties

Variscite

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

2.42-2.583.26-3.36

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Splintery, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle

Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

1.6 Cleavage

[010] perfect

Good on {100}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

4-56.5-7

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

AlPO₄ · 2(H₂O)

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

Variscite and Axinite Chemical Formula

While comparing Variscite 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 Variscite and Axinite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Variscite- AlPO₄ · 2(H₂O)
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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Variscite and Axinite Specific Gravity

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