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Ettringite and Ferro-axinite Axinite-Fe Physical Properties


Ferro-axinite Axinite-Fe and Ettringite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
Partially soluble in water   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
1.77   
3.25-3.28   

Fracture
Not Available   
Uneven   

Cleavage
Perfect on {10 1 0}   
{100} Distinct, {001} Poor, {110} Poor   

Mohs Hardness
2-2.5   
6.5-7   

Chemical Composition
Ca 6Al 2(SO 4) 3(OH) 12 26H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   
Ca2Fe++Al2BO3Si4O12(OH)   

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Ettringite and Ferro-axinite Axinite-Fe Chemical Formula

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

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Ettringite and Ferro-axinite Axinite-Fe Specific Gravity

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

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