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Bort and Fluorapatite Physical Properties


Fluorapatite and Bort Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
-9999  
3.1-3.25  

Fracture
-  
Uneven  

Cleavage
None  
Indistinct  

Mohs Hardness
-9999  
5  

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

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Bort and Fluorapatite Chemical Formula

While comparing Bort 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 Bort and Fluorapatite chemical formula.

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Bort and Fluorapatite Specific Gravity

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

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