Eudialyte and Fluorapatite Physical Properties

Eudialyte

Fluorapatite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

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1.2 Solubility

H 2 SO 4

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1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.74-3.00

3.1-3.25

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

1.6 Cleavage

Distinct on {0001} imperfect on {11 2 0}

Indistinct

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5-5.5

1.8 Chemical Composition

Na 4(Ca,Ce) 2(Fe,Mn,Y)ZrSi 8O 22(OH,Cl) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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

Eudialyte and Fluorapatite Chemical Formula

While comparing Eudialyte 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 Eudialyte and Fluorapatite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Eudialyte- Na 4(Ca,Ce) 2(Fe,Mn,Y)ZrSi 8O 22(OH,Cl) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Chemical formula of Fluorapatite- Ca 5(PO 4) 3FAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

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Eudialyte and Fluorapatite Specific Gravity

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