Ferro-axinite Axinite-Fe and Grossular Physical Properties

Ferro-axinite Axinite-Fe

Grossular

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.25-3.283.55-3.73

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven

Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

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

none

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6.5-77-7.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Ca2Fe++Al2BO3Si4O12(OH)

Ca 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Ferro-axinite Axinite-Fe and Grossular Chemical Formula

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

Chemical formula of Ferro-axinite Axinite-Fe- Ca2Fe++Al2BO3Si4O12(OH)
Chemical formula of Grossular- Ca 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

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Ferro-axinite Axinite-Fe and Grossular Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Ferro-axinite Axinite-Fe and Grossular 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 Grossular Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Ferro-axinite Axinite-Fe is 3.55-3.73 whereas that of Grossular is 3.55-3.73.