Fluorapatite and Aquamarine Physical Properties

Fluorapatite

Aquamarine

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.1-3.252.66-2.80

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

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1.6 Cleavage

Indistinct

3,1 basal

1.7 Mohs Hardness

57.5-8

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Ca 5(PO 4) 3FAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Be₃Al₂SiO₆

Fluorapatite and Aquamarine Chemical Formula

While comparing Fluorapatite and Aquamarine 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 Aquamarine chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Fluorapatite- Ca 5(PO 4) 3FAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Chemical formula of Aquamarine- Be₃Al₂SiO₆

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Fluorapatite and Aquamarine Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Fluorapatite and Aquamarine Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Fluorapatite and Aquamarine Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Fluorapatite is 2.66-2.80 whereas that of Aquamarine is 2.66-2.80.