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Ferro-axinite Axinite-Fe and Iolite Physical Properties


Iolite and Ferro-axinite Axinite-Fe Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.25-3.28   
2.6-2.7   

Fracture
Uneven   
Not Available   

Cleavage
{100} Distinct, {001} Poor, {110} Poor   
3,1   

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7   
7-7.5   

Chemical Composition
Ca2Fe++Al2BO3Si4O12(OH)   
Mg2Al4Si5O18   

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Ferro-axinite Axinite-Fe and Iolite Chemical Formula

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

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Ferro-axinite Axinite-Fe and Iolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Ferro-axinite Axinite-Fe and Iolite 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 Iolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Ferro-axinite Axinite-Fe is 2.6-2.7 whereas that of Iolite is 2.6-2.7.

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