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

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.25-3.28
2.90-3.10
1.5 Fracture
Uneven
Splintery, Granular, Splintery, Granular, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
{100} Distinct, {001} Poor, {110} Poor
Not Available
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-7
6-6.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca2Fe++Al2BO3Si4O12(OH)
Ca 2(Mg,Fe) 5(OH) 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Ferro-axinite Axinite-Fe and Nephrite Chemical Formula

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

  • Chemical formula of Ferro-axinite Axinite-Fe- Ca2Fe++Al2BO3Si4O12(OH)
  • Chemical formula of Nephrite- Ca 2(Mg,Fe) 5(OH) 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Ferro-axinite Axinite-Fe and Nephrite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Ferro-axinite Axinite-Fe and Nephrite 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 Nephrite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Ferro-axinite Axinite-Fe is 2.90-3.10 whereas that of Nephrite is 2.90-3.10.