Ferro-axinite Axinite-Fe and Achroite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.25-3.28
2.90-3.40
Fracture
Uneven
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Cleavage
{100} Distinct, {001} Poor, {110} Poor
Not Available
Mohs Hardness
6.5-7
7-7.5
Chemical Composition
Ca2Fe++Al2BO3Si4O12(OH)
Na(Li 1.5Al 1.5)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012) Formula given for elbaite.
Ferro-axinite Axinite-Fe and Achroite Chemical Formula
While comparing Ferro-axinite Axinite-Fe and Achroite 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 Ferro-axinite Axinite-Fe and Achroite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Ferro-axinite Axinite-Fe- Ca2Fe++Al2BO3Si4O12(OH)
- Chemical formula of Achroite- Na(Li 1.5Al 1.5)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012) Formula given for elbaite.
Ferro-axinite Axinite-Fe and Achroite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Ferro-axinite Axinite-Fe and Achroite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Ferro-axinite Axinite-Fe and Achroite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Ferro-axinite Axinite-Fe is 2.90-3.40 whereas that of Achroite is 2.90-3.40.