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Axinite and Hematite Physical Properties


Hematite and Axinite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.26-3.36  
5.00-5.30  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Good on {100}  
None, may show partings on {0001} and {10 1 1}  

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7  
6  

Chemical Composition
(Ca,Fe,Mn,Mg) 3Al 2BSi 4O 15(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references  
Fe 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)  

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Axinite and Hematite Chemical Formula

While comparing Axinite and Hematite 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 Axinite and Hematite chemical formula.

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Axinite and Hematite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Axinite and Hematite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Axinite and Hematite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Axinite is 5.00-5.30 whereas that of Hematite is 5.00-5.30.

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