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Fluorapatite and Ceylonite Physical Properties


Ceylonite and Fluorapatite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.1-3.25  
3.63-3.9  

Fracture
Uneven  
Conchoidal, Uneven  

Cleavage
Indistinct  
Indistinct  

Mohs Hardness
5  
7.5-8  

Chemical Composition
Ca 5(PO 4) 3FAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)  
(Mg,Fe2+ )Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012) More from other references  

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Fluorapatite and Ceylonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Fluorapatite and Ceylonite 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 Ceylonite chemical formula.

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Fluorapatite and Ceylonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Fluorapatite and Ceylonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Fluorapatite and Ceylonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Fluorapatite is 3.63-3.9 whereas that of Ceylonite is 3.63-3.9.

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