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Adamite and Fluorapatite Physical Properties


Fluorapatite and Adamite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
4.32-4.48   
3.1-3.25   

Fracture
Uneven, Subconchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Uneven, Subconchoidal, Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic   
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   

Cleavage
{101}, good; {010}, poor   
Indistinct   

Mohs Hardness
3.5   
5   

Chemical Composition
Zn 2(AsO 4)(OH)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006)   
Ca 5(PO 4) 3FAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   

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Adamite and Fluorapatite Chemical Formula

While comparing Adamite and Fluorapatite 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 Adamite and Fluorapatite chemical formula.

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Adamite and Fluorapatite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Adamite and Fluorapatite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Adamite and Fluorapatite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Adamite is 3.1-3.25 whereas that of Fluorapatite is 3.1-3.25.

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