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Ferro-axinite Axinite-Fe
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Ferro-axinite Axinite-Fe and Moissanite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
none
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.25-3.28
3.17-3.24
1.5 Fracture
Uneven
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
{100} Distinct, {001} Poor, {110} Poor
(0001) indistinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-7
9-9.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca2Fe++Al2BO3Si4O12(OH)
SiCArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Ferro-axinite Axinite-Fe and Moissanite Chemical Formula

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

  • Chemical formula of Ferro-axinite Axinite-Fe- Ca2Fe++Al2BO3Si4O12(OH)
  • Chemical formula of Moissanite- SiCArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Ferro-axinite Axinite-Fe and Moissanite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Ferro-axinite Axinite-Fe and Moissanite 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 Moissanite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Ferro-axinite Axinite-Fe is 3.17-3.24 whereas that of Moissanite is 3.17-3.24.