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Ferro-axinite Axinite-Fe
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Ferro-axinite Axinite-Fe and Aragonite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Dilute acid
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.25-3.28
2.93-2.96
1.5 Fracture
Uneven
Subconchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
{100} Distinct, {001} Poor, {110} Poor
Distinct on {010}, imperfect {110} and {011}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-7
3.5-4
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca2Fe++Al2BO3Si4O12(OH)
CaCO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Ferro-axinite Axinite-Fe and Aragonite Chemical Formula

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

  • Chemical formula of Ferro-axinite Axinite-Fe- Ca2Fe++Al2BO3Si4O12(OH)
  • Chemical formula of Aragonite- CaCO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Ferro-axinite Axinite-Fe and Aragonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Ferro-axinite Axinite-Fe and Aragonite 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 Aragonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Ferro-axinite Axinite-Fe is 2.93-2.96 whereas that of Aragonite is 2.93-2.96.