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Spinel and Ferro-axinite Axinite-Fe Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
none
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.64-3.66
3.25-3.28
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
None, but may exhibit slight parting
{100} Distinct, {001} Poor, {110} Poor
1.7 Mohs Hardness
8
6.5-7
1.8 Chemical Composition
MgAl2O4
Ca2Fe++Al2BO3Si4O12(OH)

Spinel and Ferro-axinite Axinite-Fe Chemical Formula

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

  • Chemical formula of Spinel- MgAl2O4
  • Chemical formula of Ferro-axinite Axinite-Fe- Ca2Fe++Al2BO3Si4O12(OH)

Spinel and Ferro-axinite Axinite-Fe Specific Gravity

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