Microcline and Ferro-axinite Axinite-Fe Physical Properties

Microcline

Ferro-axinite Axinite-Fe

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.55-2.633.25-3.28

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Uneven, Gems

Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

{001} Perfect, {010} Good

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

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6-6.56.5-7

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

KAlSi 3O 8Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Ca2Fe++Al2BO3Si4O12(OH)

Microcline and Ferro-axinite Axinite-Fe Chemical Formula

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

Chemical formula of Microcline- KAlSi 3O 8Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Chemical formula of Ferro-axinite Axinite-Fe- Ca2Fe++Al2BO3Si4O12(OH)

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Microcline and Ferro-axinite Axinite-Fe Specific Gravity

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