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Garnet and Ferro-axinite Axinite-Fe Physical Properties


Ferro-axinite Axinite-Fe and Garnet Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.55-4.33   
3.25-3.28   

Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven   
Uneven   

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

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7.5   
6.5-7   

Chemical Composition
Garnet is a series of several different minerals with unique chemical formulas.   
Ca2Fe++Al2BO3Si4O12(OH)   

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Garnet and Ferro-axinite Axinite-Fe Chemical Formula

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

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Garnet and Ferro-axinite Axinite-Fe Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Garnet and Ferro-axinite Axinite-Fe Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Garnet and Ferro-axinite Axinite-Fe Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Garnet is 3.25-3.28 whereas that of Ferro-axinite Axinite-Fe is 3.25-3.28.

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