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Ferro-axinite Axinite-Fe and Ruby Physical Properties


Ruby and Ferro-axinite Axinite-Fe Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.25-3.28  
3.97-4.05  

Fracture
Uneven  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
{100} Distinct, {001} Poor, {110} Poor  
No true cleavage  

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7  
9  

Chemical Composition
Ca2Fe++Al2BO3Si4O12(OH)  
Al 2 O 3  

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Ferro-axinite Axinite-Fe and Ruby Chemical Formula

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

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Ferro-axinite Axinite-Fe and Ruby Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Ferro-axinite Axinite-Fe and Ruby 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 Ruby Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Ferro-axinite Axinite-Fe is 3.97-4.05 whereas that of Ruby is 3.97-4.05.

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