Ferro-axinite Axinite-Fe and Celestine Physical Properties

Ferro-axinite Axinite-Fe

Celestine

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.25-3.283.90-4.00

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven

Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal

1.6 Cleavage

{100} Distinct, {001} Poor, {110} Poor

Perfect on {001}, good on {210}, poor on {010}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6.5-73-3.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Ca2Fe++Al2BO3Si4O12(OH)

SrSO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Ferro-axinite Axinite-Fe and Celestine Chemical Formula

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

Chemical formula of Ferro-axinite Axinite-Fe- Ca2Fe++Al2BO3Si4O12(OH)
Chemical formula of Celestine- SrSO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Ferro-axinite Axinite-Fe and Celestine Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Ferro-axinite Axinite-Fe and Celestine 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 Celestine Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Ferro-axinite Axinite-Fe is 3.90-4.00 whereas that of Celestine is 3.90-4.00.