Fluorapatite and Almandine Garnet Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
3.1-3.25
  
4.3
  
Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
  
Not Available
  
Cleavage
Indistinct
  
None.
  
Mohs Hardness
5
  
7.5-8.5
  
Chemical Composition
Ca 5(PO 4) 3FAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
  
Fe3Al2Si3O12
  
Fluorapatite and Almandine Garnet Chemical Formula
While comparing Fluorapatite and Almandine Garnet 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 Fluorapatite and Almandine Garnet chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Fluorapatite- Ca 5(PO 4) 3FAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
- Chemical formula of Almandine Garnet- Fe3Al2Si3O12
Fluorapatite and Almandine Garnet Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Fluorapatite and Almandine Garnet Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Fluorapatite and Almandine Garnet Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Fluorapatite is 4.3 whereas that of Almandine Garnet is 4.3.