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Kyanite and Ferro-axinite Axinite-Fe Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.53-3.65
3.25-3.28
1.5 Fracture
Splintery, Brittle, Metallic
Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
[100] perfect [010] imperfect with 79° angle between
{100} Distinct, {001} Poor, {110} Poor
1.7 Mohs Hardness
4-7
6.5-7
1.8 Chemical Composition
Not Available
Ca2Fe++Al2BO3Si4O12(OH)

Kyanite and Ferro-axinite Axinite-Fe Chemical Formula

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

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  • Chemical formula of Ferro-axinite Axinite-Fe- Ca2Fe++Al2BO3Si4O12(OH)

Kyanite and Ferro-axinite Axinite-Fe Specific Gravity

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