Ferro-axinite Axinite-Fe and Omphacite Physical Properties

Ferro-axinite Axinite-Fe

Omphacite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.25-3.283.16-3.43

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven

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

1.6 Cleavage

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

{110} Good, {110} Good

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6.5-75-6

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Ca2Fe++Al2BO3Si4O12(OH)

(Ca,Na)(Mg,Fe,Al)Si 2O 6Anthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)

Ferro-axinite Axinite-Fe and Omphacite Chemical Formula

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

Chemical formula of Ferro-axinite Axinite-Fe- Ca2Fe++Al2BO3Si4O12(OH)
Chemical formula of Omphacite- (Ca,Na)(Mg,Fe,Al)Si 2O 6Anthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)

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Ferro-axinite Axinite-Fe and Omphacite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Ferro-axinite Axinite-Fe and Omphacite 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 Omphacite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Ferro-axinite Axinite-Fe is 3.16-3.43 whereas that of Omphacite is 3.16-3.43.