Phlogopite and Axinite Physical Properties

Phlogopite

Axinite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Tough

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.78-2.853.26-3.36

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

None, Uneven

Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect basal (001)

Good on {100}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2-2.56.5-7

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

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

Phlogopite and Axinite Chemical Formula

While comparing Phlogopite 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 Phlogopite and Axinite chemical formula.

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

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Phlogopite and Axinite Specific Gravity

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