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Fluorapatite and Atacamite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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Not Available
1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.1-3.253.745-3.776
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Indistinct
Perfect on {010}, fair on {101}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
53-3.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca 5(PO 4) 3FAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Cu2Cl(OH)3

Fluorapatite and Atacamite Chemical Formula

While comparing Fluorapatite and Atacamite 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 Atacamite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Fluorapatite- Ca 5(PO 4) 3FAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
  • Chemical formula of Atacamite- Cu2Cl(OH)3

Fluorapatite and Atacamite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Fluorapatite and Atacamite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Fluorapatite and Atacamite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Fluorapatite is 3.745-3.776 whereas that of Atacamite is 3.745-3.776.