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Ferro-axinite Axinite-Fe
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Smoky Quartz and Ferro-axinite Axinite-Fe Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.65
3.25-3.28
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
{0110} Indistinct
{100} Distinct, {001} Poor, {110} Poor
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7
6.5-7
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO2
Ca2Fe++Al2BO3Si4O12(OH)

Smoky Quartz and Ferro-axinite Axinite-Fe Chemical Formula

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

  • Chemical formula of Smoky Quartz- SiO2
  • Chemical formula of Ferro-axinite Axinite-Fe- Ca2Fe++Al2BO3Si4O12(OH)

Smoky Quartz and Ferro-axinite Axinite-Fe Specific Gravity

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