Barite and Fluorapatite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
4.48
  
3.1-3.25
  
Fracture
Uneven
  
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
  
Cleavage
{010} Perfect, {210} Perfect, {010} Imperfect
  
Indistinct
  
Mohs Hardness
3-3.5
  
5
  
Chemical Composition
BaSO4
  
Ca 5(PO 4) 3FAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
  
Barite and Fluorapatite Chemical Formula
While comparing Barite 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 Barite and Fluorapatite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Barite- BaSO4
- Chemical formula of Fluorapatite- Ca 5(PO 4) 3FAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Barite and Fluorapatite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Barite and Fluorapatite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Barite and Fluorapatite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Barite is 3.1-3.25 whereas that of Fluorapatite is 3.1-3.25.