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Datolite
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Ferro-axinite Axinite-Fe
Ferro-axinite Axinite-Fe



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Datolite and Ferro-axinite Axinite-Fe Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle
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Solubility

-
-

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

2.90-3.003.25-3.28
1 7.18
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Fracture

Conchoidal, Uneven
Uneven

Cleavage

None
{100} Distinct, {001} Poor, {110} Poor

Mohs Hardness

5-5.56.5-7
2 10
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Chemical Composition

CaBSiO 4(OH)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Ca2Fe++Al2BO3Si4O12(OH)

Datolite and Ferro-axinite Axinite-Fe Chemical Formula

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

  • Chemical formula of Datolite- CaBSiO 4(OH)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Ferro-axinite Axinite-Fe- Ca2Fe++Al2BO3Si4O12(OH)

Datolite and Ferro-axinite Axinite-Fe Specific Gravity

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