Ferro-axinite Axinite-Fe and Baryte Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Brittle
  
Solubility
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Soluble
  
Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.25-3.28
  
4.3-5
  
Fracture
Uneven
  
Irregular/uneven
  
Cleavage
{100} Distinct, {001} Poor, {110} Poor
  
Perfect cleavage parallel to base and prism faces: {001} Perfect, {210} Perfect, {010} Imperfect
  
Mohs Hardness
6.5-7
  
3-3.5
  
Chemical Composition
Ca2Fe++Al2BO3Si4O12(OH)
  
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Ferro-axinite Axinite-Fe and Baryte Chemical Formula
While comparing Ferro-axinite Axinite-Fe and Baryte 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 Baryte chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Ferro-axinite Axinite-Fe- Ca2Fe++Al2BO3Si4O12(OH)
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Ferro-axinite Axinite-Fe and Baryte Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Ferro-axinite Axinite-Fe and Baryte 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 Baryte Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Ferro-axinite Axinite-Fe is 4.3-5 whereas that of Baryte is 4.3-5.