Anglesite and Fluorapatite Physical Properties

Anglesite

Fluorapatite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

6.30-6.393.1-3.25

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal

Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

1.6 Cleavage

[001] good, [210] distinct

Indistinct

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3-3.55

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

PbSO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references

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

Anglesite and Fluorapatite Chemical Formula

While comparing Anglesite 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 Anglesite and Fluorapatite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Anglesite- PbSO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
Chemical formula of Fluorapatite- Ca 5(PO 4) 3FAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

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Anglesite and Fluorapatite Specific Gravity

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