Dravite and Ferro-axinite Axinite-Fe Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.03-3.18
  
3.25-3.28
  
Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Irregular, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle
  
Uneven
  
Cleavage
{???} Indistinct
  
{100} Distinct, {001} Poor, {110} Poor
  
Mohs Hardness
7-7.5
  
6.5-7
  
Chemical Composition
Na(Mg 3)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
  
Ca2Fe++Al2BO3Si4O12(OH)
  
Dravite and Ferro-axinite Axinite-Fe Chemical Formula
While comparing Dravite 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 Dravite and Ferro-axinite Axinite-Fe chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Dravite- Na(Mg 3)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
- Chemical formula of Ferro-axinite Axinite-Fe- Ca2Fe++Al2BO3Si4O12(OH)
Dravite and Ferro-axinite Axinite-Fe Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Dravite 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 Dravite and Ferro-axinite Axinite-Fe Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Dravite is 3.25-3.28 whereas that of Ferro-axinite Axinite-Fe is 3.25-3.28.