Powellite and Ferro-axinite Axinite-Fe Physical Properties

Powellite

Ferro-axinite Axinite-Fe

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

4.233.25-3.28

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

UnevenAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), UnevenAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal

Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

{111} Distinct

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

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3.5-46.5-7

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

CaMoO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Ca2Fe++Al2BO3Si4O12(OH)

Powellite and Ferro-axinite Axinite-Fe Chemical Formula

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

Chemical formula of Powellite- CaMoO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Chemical formula of Ferro-axinite Axinite-Fe- Ca2Fe++Al2BO3Si4O12(OH)

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Powellite and Ferro-axinite Axinite-Fe Specific Gravity

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