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Fibrolite and Apatite Physical Properties


Apatite and Fibrolite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.14-3.25   
3.16-3.23   

Fracture
Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   
Conchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal to uneven   

Cleavage
Not Available   
[0001] indistinct, [1010] indistinct   

Mohs Hardness
6-7   
5   

Chemical Composition
Al 2SiO 5Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)   
Ca 5(PO 4) 3(F,OH,Cl)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references   

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Fibrolite and Apatite Chemical Formula

While comparing Fibrolite and Apatite 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 Fibrolite and Apatite chemical formula.

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Fibrolite and Apatite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Fibrolite and Apatite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Fibrolite and Apatite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Fibrolite is 3.16-3.23 whereas that of Apatite is 3.16-3.23.

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