Baryte and Ferro-axinite Axinite-Fe Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
  
Not Available
  
Solubility
Soluble
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
4.3-5
  
3.25-3.28
  
Fracture
Irregular/uneven
  
Uneven
  
Cleavage
Perfect cleavage parallel to base and prism faces: {001} Perfect, {210} Perfect, {010} Imperfect
  
{100} Distinct, {001} Poor, {110} Poor
  
Mohs Hardness
3-3.5
  
6.5-7
  
Chemical Composition
Not Available
  
Ca2Fe++Al2BO3Si4O12(OH)
  
Baryte and Ferro-axinite Axinite-Fe Chemical Formula
While comparing Baryte 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 Baryte and Ferro-axinite Axinite-Fe chemical formula.
>- Chemical formula of Ferro-axinite Axinite-Fe- Ca2Fe++Al2BO3Si4O12(OH)
Baryte and Ferro-axinite Axinite-Fe Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Baryte 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 Baryte and Ferro-axinite Axinite-Fe Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Baryte is 3.25-3.28 whereas that of Ferro-axinite Axinite-Fe is 3.25-3.28.