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Faustite and Fluorapatite Physical Properties


Fluorapatite and Faustite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.9   
3.1-3.25   

Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal   
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   

Cleavage
{???} Indistinct   
Indistinct   

Mohs Hardness
4.5   
5   

Chemical Composition
(Zn,Cu)Al 6(PO 4) 4(OH) 8 · 4H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   
Ca 5(PO 4) 3FAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   

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Faustite and Fluorapatite Chemical Formula

While comparing Faustite 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 Faustite and Fluorapatite chemical formula.

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Faustite and Fluorapatite Specific Gravity

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

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