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Ferro-axinite Axinite-Fe and Opal Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
BrittleWalter Schumann
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
hot salt water
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.25-3.28
1.98-2.25
1.5 Fracture
Uneven
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
{100} Distinct, {001} Poor, {110} Poor
None
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-7
5-6.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca2Fe++Al2BO3Si4O12(OH)
SiO2 · nH2O

Ferro-axinite Axinite-Fe and Opal Chemical Formula

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

  • Chemical formula of Ferro-axinite Axinite-Fe- Ca2Fe++Al2BO3Si4O12(OH)
  • Chemical formula of Opal- SiO2 · nH2O

Ferro-axinite Axinite-Fe and Opal Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Ferro-axinite Axinite-Fe and Opal 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 Opal Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Ferro-axinite Axinite-Fe is 1.98-2.25 whereas that of Opal is 1.98-2.25.