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Grandidierite and Ferro-axinite Axinite-Fe Physical Properties


Ferro-axinite Axinite-Fe and Grandidierite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.85-3.00   
3.25-3.28   

Fracture
Brittle, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Uneven   
Uneven   

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

Mohs Hardness
7.5   
6.5-7   

Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe)Al 3(BO 4)(SiO 4)OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.   
Ca2Fe++Al2BO3Si4O12(OH)   

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Grandidierite and Ferro-axinite Axinite-Fe Chemical Formula

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

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Grandidierite and Ferro-axinite Axinite-Fe Specific Gravity

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

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