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Black Opal and Ferro-axinite Axinite-Fe Physical Properties


Ferro-axinite Axinite-Fe and Black Opal Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Not Available   

Specific Gravity
1.97-2.22   
3.25-3.28   

Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   
Uneven   

Cleavage
Not Available   
{100} Distinct, {001} Poor, {110} Poor   

Mohs Hardness
6-6.5   
6.5-7   

Chemical Composition
SiO 2 + H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.   
Ca2Fe++Al2BO3Si4O12(OH)   

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Black Opal and Ferro-axinite Axinite-Fe Chemical Formula

While comparing Black Opal 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 Black Opal and Ferro-axinite Axinite-Fe chemical formula.

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Black Opal and Ferro-axinite Axinite-Fe Specific Gravity

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

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