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Ferro-axinite Axinite-Fe and Sapphire Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
insoluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.25-3.28
3.95-4.03
1.5 Fracture
Uneven
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
1.6 Cleavage
{100} Distinct, {001} Poor, {110} Poor
None, but may exhibit parting
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-7
9
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca2Fe++Al2BO3Si4O12(OH)
Al 2 O 3

Ferro-axinite Axinite-Fe and Sapphire Chemical Formula

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

  • Chemical formula of Ferro-axinite Axinite-Fe- Ca2Fe++Al2BO3Si4O12(OH)
  • Chemical formula of Sapphire- Al 2 O 3

Ferro-axinite Axinite-Fe and Sapphire Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Ferro-axinite Axinite-Fe and Sapphire 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 Sapphire Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Ferro-axinite Axinite-Fe is 3.95-4.03 whereas that of Sapphire is 3.95-4.03.