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Fluorapatite and Emerald Physical Properties


Emerald and Fluorapatite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
Not Available   
Hard   

Specific Gravity
3.1-3.25   
2.67-2.78   

Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)   

Cleavage
Indistinct   
Imperfect on the [0001]   

Mohs Hardness
5   
7.5-8   

Chemical Composition
Ca 5(PO 4) 3FAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   
Be3Al2SiO6   

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Fluorapatite and Emerald Chemical Formula

While comparing Fluorapatite and Emerald 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 Emerald chemical formula.

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Fluorapatite and Emerald Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Fluorapatite and Emerald Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Fluorapatite and Emerald Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Fluorapatite is 2.67-2.78 whereas that of Emerald is 2.67-2.78.

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