Ruby and Ferro-axinite Axinite-Fe Physical Properties

Ruby

Ferro-axinite Axinite-Fe

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle

Solubility

Durability

Specific Gravity

3.97-4.053.25-3.28

1 7.18

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Fracture

Conchoidal

Uneven

Cleavage

No true cleavage

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

Mohs Hardness

96.5-7

2 10

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Chemical Composition

Al ₂ O ₃

Ca2Fe++Al2BO3Si4O12(OH)

Ruby and Ferro-axinite Axinite-Fe Chemical Formula

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

Chemical formula of Ruby- Al ₂ O ₃
Chemical formula of Ferro-axinite Axinite-Fe- Ca2Fe++Al2BO3Si4O12(OH)

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Ruby and Ferro-axinite Axinite-Fe Specific Gravity

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