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Ferro-axinite Axinite-Fe and Andradite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.25-3.28
3.70-4.10
1.5 Fracture
Uneven
Conchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
{100} Distinct, {001} Poor, {110} Poor
none
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-7
6.5-7
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca2Fe++Al2BO3Si4O12(OH)
Ca 3Fe 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Ferro-axinite Axinite-Fe and Andradite Chemical Formula

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

  • Chemical formula of Ferro-axinite Axinite-Fe- Ca2Fe++Al2BO3Si4O12(OH)
  • Chemical formula of Andradite- Ca 3Fe 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Ferro-axinite Axinite-Fe and Andradite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Ferro-axinite Axinite-Fe and Andradite 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 Andradite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Ferro-axinite Axinite-Fe is 3.70-4.10 whereas that of Andradite is 3.70-4.10.