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Fluorapatite and Chrysotile Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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insoluble in water
1.3 Durability
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Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.1-3.25
2.51-2.63
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Fibrous
1.6 Cleavage
Indistinct
Not Available
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5
2.5-4.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca 5(PO 4) 3FAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Mg 3(Si 2O 5)(OH) 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Fluorapatite and Chrysotile Chemical Formula

While comparing Fluorapatite and Chrysotile 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 Chrysotile chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Fluorapatite- Ca 5(PO 4) 3FAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
  • Chemical formula of Chrysotile- Mg 3(Si 2O 5)(OH) 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Fluorapatite and Chrysotile Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Fluorapatite and Chrysotile Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Fluorapatite and Chrysotile Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Fluorapatite is 2.51-2.63 whereas that of Chrysotile is 2.51-2.63.