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Fluorapatite and Clintonite Physical Properties


Clintonite and Fluorapatite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.1-3.25   
3.0-3.1   

Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   
Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic   

Cleavage
Indistinct   
Perfect on {001}   

Mohs Hardness
5   
3.5   

Chemical Composition
Ca 5(PO 4) 3FAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   
Ca(Mg,Al)3(Al3Si)O10(OH)2   

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Fluorapatite and Clintonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Fluorapatite and Clintonite 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 Clintonite chemical formula.

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Fluorapatite and Clintonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Fluorapatite and Clintonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Fluorapatite and Clintonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Fluorapatite is 3.0-3.1 whereas that of Clintonite is 3.0-3.1.

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