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Coral and Fluorapatite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.60-2.703.1-3.25
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Irregular, Irregular, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
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Indistinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3-45
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
CaCO 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Ca 5(PO 4) 3FAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Coral and Fluorapatite Chemical Formula

While comparing Coral 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 Coral and Fluorapatite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Coral- CaCO 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Fluorapatite- Ca 5(PO 4) 3FAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Coral and Fluorapatite Specific Gravity

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