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Fluorite and Axinite Physical Properties


Axinite and Fluorite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
slightly water soluble and in hot hydrochloric acid  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.00-3.25  
3.26-3.36  

Fracture
Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Octahedral, perfect on {111}, parting on {011}  
Good on {100}  

Mohs Hardness
4  
6.5-7  

Chemical Composition
CaF2  
(Ca,Fe,Mn,Mg) 3Al 2BSi 4O 15(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references  

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Fluorite and Axinite Chemical Formula

While comparing Fluorite 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 Fluorite and Axinite chemical formula.

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Fluorite and Axinite Specific Gravity

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

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