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Corundum and Fluorapatite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
insoluble
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.90-4.05
3.1-3.25
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Difficult, Fibrous
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
None – parting in 3 directions
Indistinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
9
5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Al 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Ca 5(PO 4) 3FAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Corundum and Fluorapatite Chemical Formula

While comparing Corundum 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 Corundum and Fluorapatite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Corundum- Al 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  • Chemical formula of Fluorapatite- Ca 5(PO 4) 3FAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Corundum and Fluorapatite Specific Gravity

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