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Fluorapatite and Annabergite 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
3.1-3.253.07
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
Indistinct
Perfect on {010}, indistinct on {100} and {102}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
52
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca 5(PO 4) 3FAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Ni3(AsO4)2•8(H2O)

Fluorapatite and Annabergite Chemical Formula

While comparing Fluorapatite and Annabergite 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 Annabergite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Fluorapatite- Ca 5(PO 4) 3FAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
  • Chemical formula of Annabergite- Ni3(AsO4)2•8(H2O)

Fluorapatite and Annabergite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Fluorapatite and Annabergite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Fluorapatite and Annabergite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Fluorapatite is 3.07 whereas that of Annabergite is 3.07.