Depending on the cut, axinites can show significant brightness or brilliance, a quality highly prized in jewelry stones. With a hardness of 6.5 to 7, axinites of all varieties have "Very Good" wearability grades. This means they can withstand the rigors of use in most jewelry settings.*
 
*https://www.gemsociety.org/article/axinite-stones-jewelry-and-gemstone-information/