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Fluorapatite and Ferro-axinite Axinite-Fe Physical Properties


Ferro-axinite Axinite-Fe and Fluorapatite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.1-3.25   
3.25-3.28   

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

Cleavage
Indistinct   
{100} Distinct, {001} Poor, {110} Poor   

Mohs Hardness
5   
6.5-7   

Chemical Composition
Ca 5(PO 4) 3FAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   
Ca2Fe++Al2BO3Si4O12(OH)   

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Fluorapatite and Ferro-axinite Axinite-Fe Chemical Formula

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

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Fluorapatite and Ferro-axinite Axinite-Fe Specific Gravity

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

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