Fluorapatite and Axinite Physical Properties

Fluorapatite

Axinite

Add ⊕

1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.1-3.253.26-3.36

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

1.6 Cleavage

Indistinct

Good on {100}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

56.5-7

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Ca 5(PO 4) 3FAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

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

Fluorapatite and Axinite Chemical Formula

While comparing Fluorapatite 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 Fluorapatite and Axinite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Fluorapatite- Ca 5(PO 4) 3FAnthony 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

Compare Blue Gemstones

Fluorapatite Vs Hibonite

Fluorapatite Vs Hackmanite

Fluorapatite Vs Heliodor Golden Beryl

Fluorapatite and Axinite Specific Gravity

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