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Ferro-axinite Axinite-Fe and Rock Crystal Physical Properties


Rock Crystal and Ferro-axinite Axinite-Fe Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.25-3.28   
2.65   

Fracture
Uneven   
ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001), ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)   

Cleavage
{100} Distinct, {001} Poor, {110} Poor   
Not Available   

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7   
7   

Chemical Composition
Ca2Fe++Al2BO3Si4O12(OH)   
SiO 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)   

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Ferro-axinite Axinite-Fe and Rock Crystal Chemical Formula

While comparing Ferro-axinite Axinite-Fe and Rock Crystal 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 Rock Crystal chemical formula.

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Ferro-axinite Axinite-Fe and Rock Crystal Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Ferro-axinite Axinite-Fe and Rock Crystal 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 Rock Crystal Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Ferro-axinite Axinite-Fe is 2.65 whereas that of Rock Crystal is 2.65.

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