Vishnevite and Axinite Physical Properties

Vishnevite

Axinite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

Not Available3.26-3.36

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Brittle, Uneven

Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect

Good on {100}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5-66.5-7

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

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

Vishnevite and Axinite Chemical Formula

While comparing Vishnevite 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 Vishnevite and Axinite chemical formula.

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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Vishnevite and Axinite Specific Gravity

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