Ferro-axinite Axinite-Fe and Ludlamite Physical Properties

Ferro-axinite Axinite-Fe

Ludlamite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.25-3.283.1-3.2

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven

UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

1.6 Cleavage

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

Vitreous, pearly on cleavage

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6.5-73-4

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Ca2Fe++Al2BO3Si4O12(OH)

(Fe2+ ,Mg,Mn2+ ) 3(PO 4) 2 · 4H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Ferro-axinite Axinite-Fe and Ludlamite Chemical Formula

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

Chemical formula of Ferro-axinite Axinite-Fe- Ca2Fe++Al2BO3Si4O12(OH)
Chemical formula of Ludlamite- (Fe2+ ,Mg,Mn2+ ) 3(PO 4) 2 · 4H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Ferro-axinite Axinite-Fe and Ludlamite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Ferro-axinite Axinite-Fe and Ludlamite 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 Ludlamite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Ferro-axinite Axinite-Fe is 3.1-3.2 whereas that of Ludlamite is 3.1-3.2.