Zircon and Axinite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
Solubility
insoluble
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.93-4.73
3.26-3.36
Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Cleavage
{110} and {111}
Good on {100}
Chemical Composition
ZrSiO4
(Ca,Fe,Mn,Mg) 3Al 2BSi 4O 15(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Zircon and Axinite Chemical Formula
While comparing Zircon 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 Zircon and Axinite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Zircon- ZrSiO4
- Chemical formula of Axinite- (Ca,Fe,Mn,Mg) 3Al 2BSi 4O 15(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Zircon and Axinite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Zircon and Axinite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Zircon and Axinite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Zircon is 3.26-3.36 whereas that of Axinite is 3.26-3.36.