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Amazonite and Fluorapatite Physical Properties


Fluorapatite and Amazonite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.55-2.57   
3.1-3.25   

Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   

Cleavage
2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal   
Indistinct   

Mohs Hardness
6-6.5   
5   

Chemical Composition
KAlSi3O8   
Ca 5(PO 4) 3FAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   

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Amazonite and Fluorapatite Chemical Formula

While comparing Amazonite 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 Amazonite and Fluorapatite chemical formula.

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Amazonite and Fluorapatite Specific Gravity

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

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