Ferro-axinite Axinite-Fe and Turquoise Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Soluble
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
3.25-3.28
  
2.30-2.90
  
Fracture
Uneven
  
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
  
Cleavage
{100} Distinct, {001} Poor, {110} Poor
  
Good to perfect_usually N/A
  
Mohs Hardness
6.5-7
  
5-6
  
Chemical Composition
Ca2Fe++Al2BO3Si4O12(OH)
  
CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8 • 4H2O
  
Ferro-axinite Axinite-Fe and Turquoise Chemical Formula
While comparing Ferro-axinite Axinite-Fe and Turquoise 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 Turquoise chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Ferro-axinite Axinite-Fe- Ca2Fe++Al2BO3Si4O12(OH)
- Chemical formula of Turquoise- CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8 • 4H2O
Ferro-axinite Axinite-Fe and Turquoise Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Ferro-axinite Axinite-Fe and Turquoise 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 Turquoise Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Ferro-axinite Axinite-Fe is 2.30-2.90 whereas that of Turquoise is 2.30-2.90.