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Flint 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
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3.1-3.25
1.5 Fracture
Uneven
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
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Indistinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
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5
1.8 Chemical Composition
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Ca 5(PO 4) 3FAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Flint and Fluorapatite Chemical Formula

While comparing Flint 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 Flint and Fluorapatite chemical formula.

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

Flint and Fluorapatite Specific Gravity

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