Ferro-axinite Axinite-Fe and Prase Opal Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
3.25-3.28
  
1.98-2.25
  
Fracture
Uneven
  
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
  
Cleavage
{100} Distinct, {001} Poor, {110} Poor
  
Not Available
  
Mohs Hardness
6.5-7
  
5-6.5
  
Chemical Composition
Ca2Fe++Al2BO3Si4O12(OH)
  
SiO 2 + H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
  
Ferro-axinite Axinite-Fe and Prase Opal Chemical Formula
While comparing Ferro-axinite Axinite-Fe and Prase 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 Prase Opal chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Ferro-axinite Axinite-Fe- Ca2Fe++Al2BO3Si4O12(OH)
- Chemical formula of Prase Opal- SiO 2 + H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
Ferro-axinite Axinite-Fe and Prase Opal Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Ferro-axinite Axinite-Fe and Prase 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 Prase Opal Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Ferro-axinite Axinite-Fe is 1.98-2.25 whereas that of Prase Opal is 1.98-2.25.