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Fluorapatite and Diopside Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.1-3.253.22-3.40
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
Indistinct
Distinct/good on {110}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
55-6
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca 5(PO 4) 3FAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
CaMgSi2O6

Fluorapatite and Diopside Chemical Formula

While comparing Fluorapatite and Diopside 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 Diopside chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Fluorapatite- Ca 5(PO 4) 3FAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
  • Chemical formula of Diopside- CaMgSi2O6

Fluorapatite and Diopside Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Fluorapatite and Diopside Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Fluorapatite and Diopside Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Fluorapatite is 3.22-3.40 whereas that of Diopside is 3.22-3.40.