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Feldspar and Fluorapatite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.56-2.753.1-3.25
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
two or three
Indistinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-6.55
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
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Ca 5(PO 4) 3FAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Feldspar and Fluorapatite Chemical Formula

While comparing Feldspar 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 Feldspar and Fluorapatite chemical formula.

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

Feldspar and Fluorapatite Specific Gravity

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