Home
×

Ferro-axinite Axinite-Fe
Ferro-axinite Axinite-Fe

Baddeleyite
Baddeleyite



ADD
Compare
X
Ferro-axinite Axinite-Fe
X
Baddeleyite

Ferro-axinite Axinite-Fe and Baddeleyite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.25-3.28
5.5-6.0
1.5 Fracture
Uneven
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
{100} Distinct, {001} Poor, {110} Poor
{001} Distinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-7
6.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca2Fe++Al2BO3Si4O12(OH)
ZrO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Ferro-axinite Axinite-Fe and Baddeleyite Chemical Formula

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

  • Chemical formula of Ferro-axinite Axinite-Fe- Ca2Fe++Al2BO3Si4O12(OH)
  • Chemical formula of Baddeleyite- ZrO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Ferro-axinite Axinite-Fe and Baddeleyite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Ferro-axinite Axinite-Fe and Baddeleyite 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 Baddeleyite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Ferro-axinite Axinite-Fe is 5.5-6.0 whereas that of Baddeleyite is 5.5-6.0.