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

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Ferro-axinite Axinite-Fe and Cordierite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.25-3.28
2.57-2.66
1.5 Fracture
Uneven
Subconchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
{100} Distinct, {001} Poor, {110} Poor
Fair on {100}, poor on {001} and {010}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-7
7-7.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca2Fe++Al2BO3Si4O12(OH)
Mg2Al4Si5O18

Ferro-axinite Axinite-Fe and Cordierite Chemical Formula

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

  • Chemical formula of Ferro-axinite Axinite-Fe- Ca2Fe++Al2BO3Si4O12(OH)
  • Chemical formula of Cordierite- Mg2Al4Si5O18

Ferro-axinite Axinite-Fe and Cordierite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Ferro-axinite Axinite-Fe and Cordierite 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 Cordierite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Ferro-axinite Axinite-Fe is 2.57-2.66 whereas that of Cordierite is 2.57-2.66.