Fluorapatite and Elbaite Physical Properties

Fluorapatite and Elbaite Chemical Formula

While comparing Fluorapatite and Elbaite 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 Elbaite chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Fluorapatite- Ca 5(PO 4) 3FAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
• Chemical formula of Elbaite- Na(Li 1.5Al 1.5)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012) More from other references

Fluorapatite and Elbaite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Fluorapatite and Elbaite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Fluorapatite and Elbaite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Fluorapatite is 2.90-3.10 whereas that of Elbaite is 2.90-3.10.