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Fluorapatite and Covellite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Flexible
1.2 Solubility
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Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.1-3.25
4.6-4.76
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
Indistinct
Perfect on {0001}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5
Not Available
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca 5(PO 4) 3FAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
CuSMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references

Fluorapatite and Covellite Chemical Formula

While comparing Fluorapatite and Covellite 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 Covellite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Fluorapatite- Ca 5(PO 4) 3FAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
  • Chemical formula of Covellite- CuSMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references

Fluorapatite and Covellite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Fluorapatite and Covellite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Fluorapatite and Covellite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Fluorapatite is 4.6-4.76 whereas that of Covellite is 4.6-4.76.