Ferro-axinite Axinite-Fe and Variscite Physical Properties

Ferro-axinite Axinite-Fe

Variscite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.25-3.282.42-2.58

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven

Conchoidal, Splintery, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

{100} Distinct, {001} Poor, {110} Poor

[010] perfect

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6.5-74-5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Ca2Fe++Al2BO3Si4O12(OH)

AlPO₄ · 2(H₂O)

Ferro-axinite Axinite-Fe and Variscite Chemical Formula

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

Chemical formula of Ferro-axinite Axinite-Fe- Ca2Fe++Al2BO3Si4O12(OH)
Chemical formula of Variscite- AlPO₄ · 2(H₂O)

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Ferro-axinite Axinite-Fe and Variscite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Ferro-axinite Axinite-Fe and Variscite 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 Variscite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Ferro-axinite Axinite-Fe is 2.42-2.58 whereas that of Variscite is 2.42-2.58.