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Ferro-axinite Axinite-Fe and Almandine Physical Properties


Almandine and Ferro-axinite Axinite-Fe Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.25-3.28   
3.95-4.30   

Fracture
Uneven   
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal   

Cleavage
{100} Distinct, {001} Poor, {110} Poor   
none   

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7   
7-7.5   

Chemical Composition
Ca2Fe++Al2BO3Si4O12(OH)   
Fe 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)   

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Ferro-axinite Axinite-Fe and Almandine Chemical Formula

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

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Ferro-axinite Axinite-Fe and Almandine Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Ferro-axinite Axinite-Fe and Almandine 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 Almandine Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Ferro-axinite Axinite-Fe is 3.95-4.30 whereas that of Almandine is 3.95-4.30.

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