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Arfvedsonite and Fluorapatite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.3-3.53.1-3.25
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on [110]
Indistinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-65
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
NaNa2(Fe++4Fe+++)Si8O22(OH)2
Ca 5(PO 4) 3FAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Arfvedsonite and Fluorapatite Chemical Formula

While comparing Arfvedsonite 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 Arfvedsonite and Fluorapatite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Arfvedsonite- NaNa2(Fe++4Fe+++)Si8O22(OH)2
  • Chemical formula of Fluorapatite- Ca 5(PO 4) 3FAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Arfvedsonite and Fluorapatite Specific Gravity

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