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Quartz and Ferro-axinite Axinite-Fe Physical Properties


Ferro-axinite Axinite-Fe and Quartz Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.65   
3.25-3.28   

Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle, Gems   
Uneven   

Cleavage
{0110} Indistinct   
{100} Distinct, {001} Poor, {110} Poor   

Mohs Hardness
7   
6.5-7   

Chemical Composition
SiO2   
Ca2Fe++Al2BO3Si4O12(OH)   

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Quartz and Ferro-axinite Axinite-Fe Chemical Formula

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

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Quartz and Ferro-axinite Axinite-Fe Specific Gravity

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

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