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Fluorapatite
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Fluorapatite and Calcite Satin Spar 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
3.1-3.252.67-2.73
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
Indistinct
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
5Not Available
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca 5(PO 4) 3FAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
CaCO 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Fluorapatite and Calcite Satin Spar Chemical Formula

While comparing Fluorapatite and Calcite Satin Spar 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 Calcite Satin Spar chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Fluorapatite- Ca 5(PO 4) 3FAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
  • Chemical formula of Calcite Satin Spar- CaCO 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Fluorapatite and Calcite Satin Spar Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Fluorapatite and Calcite Satin Spar Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Fluorapatite and Calcite Satin Spar Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Fluorapatite is 2.67-2.73 whereas that of Calcite Satin Spar is 2.67-2.73.