Vlasovite and Axinite Physical Properties

Vlasovite

Axinite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

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1.2 Solubility

Nearly insoluble in HCl and HNO₃

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1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.973.26-3.36

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Brittle

Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

1.6 Cleavage

Distinct on {010}

Good on {100}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

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

Vlasovite and Axinite Chemical Formula

While comparing Vlasovite 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 Vlasovite 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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Vlasovite and Axinite Specific Gravity

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