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Ferro-axinite Axinite-Fe
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Ferro-axinite Axinite-Fe and Glaucophane 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
3-3.15
1.5 Fracture
Uneven
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
{100} Distinct, {001} Poor, {110} Poor
Good on [110] and on [001]
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-7
6.0-6.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca2Fe++Al2BO3Si4O12(OH)
[ ]Na2(Mg3Al2)Si8O22(OH)2

Ferro-axinite Axinite-Fe and Glaucophane Chemical Formula

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

  • Chemical formula of Ferro-axinite Axinite-Fe- Ca2Fe++Al2BO3Si4O12(OH)
  • Chemical formula of Glaucophane- [ ]Na2(Mg3Al2)Si8O22(OH)2

Ferro-axinite Axinite-Fe and Glaucophane Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Ferro-axinite Axinite-Fe and Glaucophane 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 Glaucophane Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Ferro-axinite Axinite-Fe is 3-3.15 whereas that of Glaucophane is 3-3.15.