Apatite and Magnesio axinite Axinite Mg Physical Properties

Apatite

Magnesio axinite Axinite Mg

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.16-3.233.178

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal to uneven

Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

1.6 Cleavage

[0001] indistinct, [1010] indistinct

Not Available

1.7 Mohs Hardness

56.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Ca 5(PO 4) 3(F,OH,Cl)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Ca 2 MgAl 2 BSi 4 O 15 OH Gemdat.org, Management Team (2012)

Apatite and Magnesio axinite Axinite Mg Chemical Formula

While comparing Apatite and Magnesio axinite Axinite Mg 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 Apatite and Magnesio axinite Axinite Mg chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Apatite- Ca 5(PO 4) 3(F,OH,Cl)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Chemical formula of Magnesio axinite Axinite Mg- Ca 2 MgAl 2 BSi 4 O 15 OH Gemdat.org, Management Team (2012)

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Apatite and Magnesio axinite Axinite Mg Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Apatite and Magnesio axinite Axinite Mg Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Apatite and Magnesio axinite Axinite Mg Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Apatite is 3.178 whereas that of Magnesio axinite Axinite Mg is 3.178.