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Chlorapatite 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
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.17-3.18
3.25-3.28
1.5 Fracture
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Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
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{100} Distinct, {001} Poor, {110} Poor
1.7 Mohs Hardness
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6.5-7
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca 5(PO 4) 3ClAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Ca2Fe++Al2BO3Si4O12(OH)

Chlorapatite and Ferro-axinite Axinite-Fe Chemical Formula

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

  • Chemical formula of Chlorapatite- Ca 5(PO 4) 3ClAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
  • Chemical formula of Ferro-axinite Axinite-Fe- Ca2Fe++Al2BO3Si4O12(OH)

Chlorapatite and Ferro-axinite Axinite-Fe Specific Gravity

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