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Datolite and Fluorapatite Physical Properties


Fluorapatite and Datolite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.90-3.00  
3.1-3.25  

Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven  
Uneven  

Cleavage
None  
Indistinct  

Mohs Hardness
5-5.5  
5  

Chemical Composition
CaBSiO 4(OH)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  
Ca 5(PO 4) 3FAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)  

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Datolite and Fluorapatite Chemical Formula

While comparing Datolite 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 Datolite and Fluorapatite chemical formula.

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Datolite and Fluorapatite Specific Gravity

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

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