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Ferro-axinite Axinite-Fe and Pezzottaite Physical Properties


Pezzottaite and Ferro-axinite Axinite-Fe Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.25-3.28   
2.90-3.14   

Fracture
Uneven   
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle   

Cleavage
{100} Distinct, {001} Poor, {110} Poor   
Imperfect; basal   

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7   
7.5-8   

Chemical Composition
Ca2Fe++Al2BO3Si4O12(OH)   
(Be,Cs) 3Al 2Si 6O 18 · 0.5H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.   

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Ferro-axinite Axinite-Fe and Pezzottaite Chemical Formula

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

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Ferro-axinite Axinite-Fe and Pezzottaite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Ferro-axinite Axinite-Fe and Pezzottaite 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 Pezzottaite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Ferro-axinite Axinite-Fe is 2.90-3.14 whereas that of Pezzottaite is 2.90-3.14.

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