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Fluorapatite and Brookite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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Not Available
1.3 Durability
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Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.1-3.25
3.87-4.14
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Subconchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Indistinct
Poor on {120}, in traces on {001}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5
5.5-6
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca 5(PO 4) 3FAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
TiO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Fluorapatite and Brookite Chemical Formula

While comparing Fluorapatite and Brookite 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 Brookite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Fluorapatite- Ca 5(PO 4) 3FAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
  • Chemical formula of Brookite- TiO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Fluorapatite and Brookite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Fluorapatite and Brookite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Fluorapatite and Brookite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Fluorapatite is 3.87-4.14 whereas that of Brookite is 3.87-4.14.