Phosphophyllite and Axinite Physical Properties

Phosphophyllite

Axinite

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

Solubility

Durability

Specific Gravity

3.07-3.133.26-3.36

1 7.18

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Fracture

Conchoidal, Uneven

Conchoidal

Cleavage

{100} Perfect, {010} Distinct, {102} Distinct

Good on {100}

Mohs Hardness

3-3.56.5-7

2 10

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Chemical Composition

Zn 2(Fe2+ ,Mn2+ )(PO 4) 2 · 4H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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

Phosphophyllite and Axinite Chemical Formula

While comparing Phosphophyllite 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 Phosphophyllite and Axinite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Phosphophyllite- Zn 2(Fe2+ ,Mn2+ )(PO 4) 2 · 4H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
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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Phosphophyllite and Axinite Specific Gravity

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