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Andesine and Ferro-axinite Axinite-Fe Physical Properties


Ferro-axinite Axinite-Fe and Andesine Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.65-2.69   
3.25-3.28   

Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Conchoidal, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   
Uneven   

Cleavage
Perfect on {001}, good on {010}   
{100} Distinct, {001} Poor, {110} Poor   

Mohs Hardness
6-6.5   
6.5-7   

Chemical Composition
(Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8   
Ca2Fe++Al2BO3Si4O12(OH)   

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Andesine and Ferro-axinite Axinite-Fe Chemical Formula

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

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Andesine and Ferro-axinite Axinite-Fe Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Andesine 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 Andesine and Ferro-axinite Axinite-Fe Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Andesine is 3.25-3.28 whereas that of Ferro-axinite Axinite-Fe is 3.25-3.28.

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