Ferro-axinite Axinite-Fe and Fluorite Physical Properties

Ferro-axinite Axinite-Fe

Fluorite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

slightly water soluble and in hot hydrochloric acid

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.25-3.283.00-3.25

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven

Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

1.6 Cleavage

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

Octahedral, perfect on {111}, parting on {011}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6.5-74

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Ca2Fe++Al2BO3Si4O12(OH)

CaF₂

Ferro-axinite Axinite-Fe and Fluorite Chemical Formula

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

Chemical formula of Ferro-axinite Axinite-Fe- Ca2Fe++Al2BO3Si4O12(OH)
Chemical formula of Fluorite- CaF₂

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Ferro-axinite Axinite-Fe and Fluorite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Ferro-axinite Axinite-Fe and Fluorite 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 Fluorite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Ferro-axinite Axinite-Fe is 3.00-3.25 whereas that of Fluorite is 3.00-3.25.