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Albite and Ferro-axinite Axinite-Fe Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
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Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.60-2.65
3.25-3.28
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006), Uneven, Conchoidal
Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {001}, very good on {010}, imperfect on {110}
{100} Distinct, {001} Poor, {110} Poor
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-6.5
6.5-7
1.8 Chemical Composition
NaAlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Ca2Fe++Al2BO3Si4O12(OH)

Albite and Ferro-axinite Axinite-Fe Chemical Formula

While comparing Albite and Ferro-axinite Axinite-Fe 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 Albite and Ferro-axinite Axinite-Fe chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Albite- NaAlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Ferro-axinite Axinite-Fe- Ca2Fe++Al2BO3Si4O12(OH)

Albite and Ferro-axinite Axinite-Fe Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Albite and Ferro-axinite Axinite-Fe Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Albite and Ferro-axinite Axinite-Fe Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Albite is 3.25-3.28 whereas that of Ferro-axinite Axinite-Fe is 3.25-3.28.

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