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Glaucophane and Ferro-axinite Axinite-Fe Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3-3.15
3.25-3.28
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal
Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
Good on [110] and on [001]
{100} Distinct, {001} Poor, {110} Poor
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.0-6.5
6.5-7
1.8 Chemical Composition
[ ]Na2(Mg3Al2)Si8O22(OH)2
Ca2Fe++Al2BO3Si4O12(OH)

Glaucophane and Ferro-axinite Axinite-Fe Chemical Formula

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

  • Chemical formula of Glaucophane- [ ]Na2(Mg3Al2)Si8O22(OH)2
  • Chemical formula of Ferro-axinite Axinite-Fe- Ca2Fe++Al2BO3Si4O12(OH)

Glaucophane and Ferro-axinite Axinite-Fe Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Glaucophane 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 Glaucophane and Ferro-axinite Axinite-Fe Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Glaucophane is 3.25-3.28 whereas that of Ferro-axinite Axinite-Fe is 3.25-3.28.