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Fluorapatite and Almandine 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
3.1-3.25
3.95-4.30
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
Indistinct
none
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5
7-7.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca 5(PO 4) 3FAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Fe 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Fluorapatite and Almandine Chemical Formula

While comparing Fluorapatite and Almandine 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 chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Fluorapatite- Ca 5(PO 4) 3FAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
  • Chemical formula of Almandine- Fe 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Fluorapatite and Almandine Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Fluorapatite and Almandine Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Fluorapatite and Almandine Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Fluorapatite is 3.95-4.30 whereas that of Almandine is 3.95-4.30.

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