Barite and Ferro-axinite Axinite-Fe Physical Properties

Barite and Ferro-axinite Axinite-Fe Chemical Formula

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

• Chemical formula of Barite- BaSO4
• Chemical formula of Ferro-axinite Axinite-Fe- Ca2Fe++Al2BO3Si4O12(OH)

Barite and Ferro-axinite Axinite-Fe Specific Gravity

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