Ferro-axinite Axinite-Fe and Riebeckite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Brittle
  
Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.25-3.28
  
3.28-3.44
  
Fracture
Uneven
  
Uneven, Splintery, Brittle
  
Cleavage
{100} Distinct, {001} Poor, {110} Poor
  
Perfect on {110}, intersecting at 56° and 124°; partings on {100} and {010}
  
Mohs Hardness
6.5-7
  
5.0-6.0
  
Chemical Composition
Ca2Fe++Al2BO3Si4O12(OH)
  
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Ferro-axinite Axinite-Fe and Riebeckite Chemical Formula
While comparing Ferro-axinite Axinite-Fe and Riebeckite 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 Riebeckite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Ferro-axinite Axinite-Fe- Ca2Fe++Al2BO3Si4O12(OH)
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Ferro-axinite Axinite-Fe and Riebeckite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Ferro-axinite Axinite-Fe and Riebeckite 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 Riebeckite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Ferro-axinite Axinite-Fe is 3.28-3.44 whereas that of Riebeckite is 3.28-3.44.