Chondrodite and Fluorapatite Physical Properties

Chondrodite

Fluorapatite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

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1.2 Solubility

Soluble

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1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.10-3.203.1-3.25

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

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

1.6 Cleavage

Poor to good on (001)

Indistinct

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6-6.55

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

(Mg,Fe) 5(SiO 4) 2(F,OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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

Chondrodite and Fluorapatite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chondrodite 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 Chondrodite and Fluorapatite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Chondrodite- (Mg,Fe) 5(SiO 4) 2(F,OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Chemical formula of Fluorapatite- Ca 5(PO 4) 3FAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

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Chondrodite and Fluorapatite Specific Gravity

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