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Ferro-axinite Axinite-Fe and Linarite Physical Properties


Linarite 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   
5.35   

Fracture
Uneven   
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle   

Cleavage
{100} Distinct, {001} Poor, {110} Poor   
Perfect on {100}, imperfect on {001}   

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7   
2.5   

Chemical Composition
Ca2Fe++Al2BO3Si4O12(OH)   
PbCu(SO 4)(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

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Ferro-axinite Axinite-Fe and Linarite Chemical Formula

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

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Ferro-axinite Axinite-Fe and Linarite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Ferro-axinite Axinite-Fe and Linarite 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 Linarite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Ferro-axinite Axinite-Fe is 5.35 whereas that of Linarite is 5.35.

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