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Aquamarine and Fluorapatite Physical Properties


Fluorapatite and Aquamarine Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.66-2.80   
3.1-3.25   

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

Cleavage
3,1 basal   
Indistinct   

Mohs Hardness
7.5-8   
5   

Chemical Composition
Be3Al2SiO6   
Ca 5(PO 4) 3FAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   

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Aquamarine and Fluorapatite Chemical Formula

While comparing Aquamarine 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 Aquamarine and Fluorapatite chemical formula.

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Aquamarine and Fluorapatite Specific Gravity

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

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