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Whitlockite and Axinite Physical Properties


Axinite and Whitlockite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.12  
3.26-3.36  

Fracture
Uneven  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
None  
Good on {100}  

Mohs Hardness
-9999  
6.5-7  

Chemical Composition
Ca 9(Mg,Fe2+ )(PO 4) 6(PO 3OH)Anthony 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  

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Whitlockite and Axinite Chemical Formula

While comparing Whitlockite 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 Whitlockite and Axinite chemical formula.

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Whitlockite and Axinite Specific Gravity

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

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