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

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.25-3.28
2.54-2.78
1.5 Fracture
Uneven
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
{100} Distinct, {001} Poor, {110} Poor
Good in three directions
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-7
5-6
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca2Fe++Al2BO3Si4O12(OH)
K(Ca,Na) 2Si 4O 10(OH,F) · H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Ferro-axinite Axinite-Fe and Charoite Chemical Formula

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

  • Chemical formula of Ferro-axinite Axinite-Fe- Ca2Fe++Al2BO3Si4O12(OH)
  • Chemical formula of Charoite- K(Ca,Na) 2Si 4O 10(OH,F) · H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Ferro-axinite Axinite-Fe and Charoite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Ferro-axinite Axinite-Fe and Charoite 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 Charoite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Ferro-axinite Axinite-Fe is 2.54-2.78 whereas that of Charoite is 2.54-2.78.