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Fluorapatite and Beryllonite Physical Properties


Beryllonite and Fluorapatite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.1-3.25  
2.79-2.87  

Fracture
Uneven  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Indistinct  
{010} perfect; {100} good, interrupted; {101} indistinct; {001} in traces  

Mohs Hardness
5  
5.5-6  

Chemical Composition
Ca 5(PO 4) 3FAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)  
NaBePO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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Fluorapatite and Beryllonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Fluorapatite and Beryllonite 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 Beryllonite chemical formula.

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Fluorapatite and Beryllonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Fluorapatite and Beryllonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Fluorapatite and Beryllonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Fluorapatite is 2.79-2.87 whereas that of Beryllonite is 2.79-2.87.

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