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Brookite and Ferro-axinite Axinite-Fe Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.87-4.14
3.25-3.28
1.5 Fracture
Subconchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
Poor on {120}, in traces on {001}
{100} Distinct, {001} Poor, {110} Poor
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5.5-6
6.5-7
1.8 Chemical Composition
TiO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Ca2Fe++Al2BO3Si4O12(OH)

Brookite and Ferro-axinite Axinite-Fe Chemical Formula

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

  • Chemical formula of Brookite- TiO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Ferro-axinite Axinite-Fe- Ca2Fe++Al2BO3Si4O12(OH)

Brookite and Ferro-axinite Axinite-Fe Specific Gravity

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