Variscite and Axinite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.42-2.58
3.26-3.36
Fracture
Conchoidal, Splintery, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Cleavage
[010] perfect
Good on {100}
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
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.