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Fluorapatite and Datolite Physical Properties


Datolite and Fluorapatite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.1-3.25  
2.90-3.00  

Fracture
Uneven  
Conchoidal, Uneven  

Cleavage
Indistinct  
None  

Mohs Hardness
5  
5-5.5  

Chemical Composition
Ca 5(PO 4) 3FAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)  
CaBSiO 4(OH)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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Fluorapatite and Datolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Fluorapatite and Datolite 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 Datolite chemical formula.

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Fluorapatite and Datolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Fluorapatite and Datolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Fluorapatite and Datolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Fluorapatite is 2.90-3.00 whereas that of Datolite is 2.90-3.00.

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