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Copper and Fluorapatite Physical Properties


Fluorapatite and Copper Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
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3.1-3.25   

Fracture
Hackly Jagged, torn surfaces, (e.g. fractured metals)., torn surfaces, (e.g. fractured metals).   
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   

Cleavage
None   
Indistinct   

Mohs Hardness
2.5   
5   

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

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Copper and Fluorapatite Chemical Formula

While comparing Copper 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 Copper and Fluorapatite chemical formula.

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Copper and Fluorapatite Specific Gravity

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

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