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Diamond and Fluorapatite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
Soluble
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.50-3.53
3.1-3.25
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Conchoidal, Brittle
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
111 (perfect in four directions)
Indistinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
10
5
1.8 Chemical Composition
C
Ca 5(PO 4) 3FAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Diamond and Fluorapatite Chemical Formula

While comparing Diamond 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 Diamond and Fluorapatite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Diamond- C
  • Chemical formula of Fluorapatite- Ca 5(PO 4) 3FAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Diamond and Fluorapatite Specific Gravity

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

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