Home
×

Fluorapatite
Fluorapatite

Carnallite
Carnallite



ADD
Compare
X
Fluorapatite
X
Carnallite

Fluorapatite and Carnallite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Soluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.1-3.25
1.6
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Violet, Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Indistinct
None
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5
2.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca 5(PO 4) 3FAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
KMgCl3•6(H2O)

Fluorapatite and Carnallite Chemical Formula

While comparing Fluorapatite and Carnallite 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 Carnallite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Fluorapatite- Ca 5(PO 4) 3FAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
  • Chemical formula of Carnallite- KMgCl3•6(H2O)

Fluorapatite and Carnallite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Fluorapatite and Carnallite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Fluorapatite and Carnallite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Fluorapatite is 1.6 whereas that of Carnallite is 1.6.