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Labradorite and Ferro-axinite Axinite-Fe Physical Properties


Ferro-axinite Axinite-Fe and Labradorite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Not Available   

Durability
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Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.69-2.72   
3.25-3.28   

Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   
Uneven   

Cleavage
Perfect on {001}, less perfect on {010}, intersecting at near 90°; distinct on {110}   
{100} Distinct, {001} Poor, {110} Poor   

Mohs Hardness
6-6.5   
6.5-7   

Chemical Composition
(Na,Ca)1-2Si3-2O8   
Ca2Fe++Al2BO3Si4O12(OH)   

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Labradorite and Ferro-axinite Axinite-Fe Chemical Formula

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

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Labradorite and Ferro-axinite Axinite-Fe Specific Gravity

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

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