Hematite and Axinite Physical Properties

Hematite

Axinite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

5.00-5.303.26-3.36

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

1.6 Cleavage

None, may show partings on {0001} and {10 1 1}

Good on {100}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

66.5-7

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Fe 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

(Ca,Fe,Mn,Mg) 3Al 2BSi 4O 15(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Hematite and Axinite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hematite and Axinite 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 Hematite and Axinite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Hematite- Fe 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Chemical formula of Axinite- (Ca,Fe,Mn,Mg) 3Al 2BSi 4O 15(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

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Hematite and Axinite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hematite and Axinite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hematite and Axinite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hematite is 3.26-3.36 whereas that of Axinite is 3.26-3.36.