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Fluorapatite and Brazilianite Physical Properties


Brazilianite and Fluorapatite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.1-3.25   
2.98-2.99   

Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   
Conchoidal, Gems   

Cleavage
Indistinct   
(010) Distinct to good   

Mohs Hardness
5   
5.5   

Chemical Composition
Ca 5(PO 4) 3FAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   
NaAl 3(PO 4) 2(OH) 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   

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Fluorapatite and Brazilianite Chemical Formula

While comparing Fluorapatite and Brazilianite 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 Brazilianite chemical formula.

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Fluorapatite and Brazilianite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Fluorapatite and Brazilianite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Fluorapatite and Brazilianite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Fluorapatite is 2.98-2.99 whereas that of Brazilianite is 2.98-2.99.

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