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Fluorapatite and Biotite Physical Properties


Biotite and Fluorapatite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.1-3.25  
2.7-3.3  

Fracture
Uneven  
Uneven, Even  

Cleavage
Indistinct  
Perfect on the {001}  

Mohs Hardness
5  
2.5-3.0  

Chemical Composition
Ca 5(PO 4) 3FAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)  
K(Mg,Fe++)3[AlSi3O10(OH,F)2  

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Fluorapatite and Biotite Chemical Formula

While comparing Fluorapatite and Biotite 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 Biotite chemical formula.

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Fluorapatite and Biotite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Fluorapatite and Biotite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Fluorapatite and Biotite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Fluorapatite is 2.7-3.3 whereas that of Biotite is 2.7-3.3.

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