Fluorapatite and Bort Physical Properties

Fluorapatite and Bort Chemical Formula

While comparing Fluorapatite and Bort 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 Bort chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Fluorapatite- Ca 5(PO 4) 3FAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
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Fluorapatite and Bort Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Fluorapatite and Bort Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Fluorapatite and Bort Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Fluorapatite is Not Available whereas that of Bort is Not Available.