Chlorapatite and Axinite Physical Properties

Chlorapatite and Axinite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chlorapatite and Axinite 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 Chlorapatite and Axinite chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Chlorapatite- Ca 5(PO 4) 3ClAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
• Chemical formula of Axinite- (Ca,Fe,Mn,Mg) 3Al 2BSi 4O 15(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Chlorapatite and Axinite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chlorapatite and Axinite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chlorapatite and Axinite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chlorapatite is 3.26-3.36 whereas that of Axinite is 3.26-3.36.