Xonotlite and Axinite Physical Properties

Xonotlite

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

2.71-2.723.26-3.36

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Difficult, Fibrous

Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

1.6 Cleavage

{???} Good

Good on {100}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6-6.56.5-7

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Ca 6Si 6O 17(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

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

Xonotlite and Axinite Chemical Formula

While comparing Xonotlite 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 Xonotlite and Axinite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Xonotlite- Ca 6Si 6O 17(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
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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Xonotlite and Axinite Specific Gravity

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