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Hibonite 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
3.84
3.25-3.28
1.5 Fracture
Subconchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle
Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
{0001} good, {10 1 0} parting
{100} Distinct, {001} Poor, {110} Poor
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7.5-8
6.5-7
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Ca,Ce)(Al,Ti,Mg)12O19
Ca2Fe++Al2BO3Si4O12(OH)

Hibonite and Ferro-axinite Axinite-Fe Chemical Formula

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

  • Chemical formula of Hibonite- (Ca,Ce)(Al,Ti,Mg)12O19
  • Chemical formula of Ferro-axinite Axinite-Fe- Ca2Fe++Al2BO3Si4O12(OH)

Hibonite and Ferro-axinite Axinite-Fe Specific Gravity

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