Chlorapatite and Magnesio axinite Axinite Mg Physical Properties

Chlorapatite and Magnesio axinite Axinite Mg Chemical Formula

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

• Chemical formula of Chlorapatite- Ca 5(PO 4) 3ClAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
• Chemical formula of Magnesio axinite Axinite Mg- Ca 2 MgAl 2 BSi 4 O 15 OH Gemdat.org, Management Team (2012)

Chlorapatite and Magnesio axinite Axinite Mg Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chlorapatite 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 Chlorapatite and Magnesio axinite Axinite Mg Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chlorapatite is 3.178 whereas that of Magnesio axinite Axinite Mg is 3.178.