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Starlite and Ferro-axinite Axinite-Fe Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.91-4.73
3.25-3.28
1.5 Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
Not Available
{100} Distinct, {001} Poor, {110} Poor
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-7.5
6.5-7
1.8 Chemical Composition
ZrSiO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Ca2Fe++Al2BO3Si4O12(OH)

Starlite and Ferro-axinite Axinite-Fe Chemical Formula

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

  • Chemical formula of Starlite- ZrSiO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Ferro-axinite Axinite-Fe- Ca2Fe++Al2BO3Si4O12(OH)

Starlite and Ferro-axinite Axinite-Fe Specific Gravity

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