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Axinite and Fluorite Physical Properties


Fluorite and Axinite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
slightly water soluble and in hot hydrochloric acid  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.26-3.36  
3.00-3.25  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann  

Cleavage
Good on {100}  
Octahedral, perfect on {111}, parting on {011}  

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7  
4  

Chemical Composition
(Ca,Fe,Mn,Mg) 3Al 2BSi 4O 15(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references  
CaF2  

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Axinite and Fluorite Chemical Formula

While comparing Axinite and Fluorite 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 Axinite and Fluorite chemical formula.

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Axinite and Fluorite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Axinite and Fluorite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Axinite and Fluorite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Axinite is 3.00-3.25 whereas that of Fluorite is 3.00-3.25.

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