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Ferro-axinite Axinite-Fe and Hematite Physical Properties


Hematite and Ferro-axinite Axinite-Fe Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.25-3.28   
5.00-5.30   

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

Cleavage
{100} Distinct, {001} Poor, {110} Poor   
None, may show partings on {0001} and {10 1 1}   

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7   
6   

Chemical Composition
Ca2Fe++Al2BO3Si4O12(OH)   
Fe 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)   

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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.

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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.

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