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Axinite and Whitlockite Physical Properties


Whitlockite and Axinite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.26-3.36  
3.12  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Uneven  

Cleavage
Good on {100}  
None  

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7  
-9999  

Chemical Composition
(Ca,Fe,Mn,Mg) 3Al 2BSi 4O 15(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references  
Ca 9(Mg,Fe2+ )(PO 4) 6(PO 3OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)  

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Axinite and Whitlockite Chemical Formula

While comparing Axinite and Whitlockite 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 Whitlockite chemical formula.

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Axinite and Whitlockite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Axinite and Whitlockite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Axinite and Whitlockite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Axinite is 3.12 whereas that of Whitlockite is 3.12.

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