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Fluorapatite and Austinite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Easily soluble in cold dilute HCl
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.1-3.254.12
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Brittle, Uneven, Brittle, Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
Indistinct
Good in two directions parallel to the prism faces {110}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
54-4.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca 5(PO 4) 3FAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
CaZn(AsO4)(OH)

Fluorapatite and Austinite Chemical Formula

While comparing Fluorapatite and Austinite 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 Austinite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Fluorapatite- Ca 5(PO 4) 3FAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
  • Chemical formula of Austinite- CaZn(AsO4)(OH)

Fluorapatite and Austinite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Fluorapatite and Austinite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Fluorapatite and Austinite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Fluorapatite is 4.12 whereas that of Austinite is 4.12.