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Fluorapatite and Bloodstone Heliotrope Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.1-3.25
2.55-2.70
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
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1.6 Cleavage
Indistinct
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
5
6.5-7
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca 5(PO 4) 3FAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
SiO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Fluorapatite and Bloodstone Heliotrope Chemical Formula

While comparing Fluorapatite and Bloodstone Heliotrope 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 Bloodstone Heliotrope chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Fluorapatite- Ca 5(PO 4) 3FAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
  • Chemical formula of Bloodstone Heliotrope- SiO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Fluorapatite and Bloodstone Heliotrope Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Fluorapatite and Bloodstone Heliotrope Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Fluorapatite and Bloodstone Heliotrope Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Fluorapatite is 2.55-2.70 whereas that of Bloodstone Heliotrope is 2.55-2.70.