Ferro-axinite Axinite-Fe and Hematite Physical Properties

Ferro-axinite Axinite-Fe

Hematite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.25-3.285.00-5.30

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven

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

1.6 Cleavage

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

None, may show partings on {0001} and {10 1 1}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6.5-76

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Ca2Fe++Al2BO3Si4O12(OH)

Fe 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Ferro-axinite Axinite-Fe and Hematite Chemical Formula

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

Chemical formula of Ferro-axinite Axinite-Fe- Ca2Fe++Al2BO3Si4O12(OH)
Chemical formula of Hematite- Fe 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

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Ferro-axinite Axinite-Fe and Hematite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Ferro-axinite Axinite-Fe and Hematite 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 Hematite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Ferro-axinite Axinite-Fe is 5.00-5.30 whereas that of Hematite is 5.00-5.30.