Zoisite and Axinite Physical Properties

Zoisite

Axinite

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

Solubility

Durability

Specific Gravity

3.20-3.503.26-3.36

1 7.18

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Fracture

Uneven, Conchoidal, Even

Conchoidal

Cleavage

Perfect {010} imperfect {100}

Good on {100}

Mohs Hardness

6-76.5-7

2 10

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Chemical Composition

Ca₂Al₃(SiO₄)₃(OH)

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

Zoisite and Axinite Chemical Formula

While comparing Zoisite 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 Zoisite and Axinite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Zoisite- Ca₂Al₃(SiO₄)₃(OH)
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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Zoisite and Axinite Specific Gravity

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