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Fluorapatite and Eosphorite Physical Properties


Eosphorite and Fluorapatite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.1-3.25   
3.05-3.08   

Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   
Subconchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal, Uneven   

Cleavage
Indistinct   
Poor on {100}   

Mohs Hardness
5   
5   

Chemical Composition
Ca 5(PO 4) 3FAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   
Mn2+ Al(PO 4)(OH) 2H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

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Fluorapatite and Eosphorite Chemical Formula

While comparing Fluorapatite and Eosphorite 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 Eosphorite chemical formula.

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Fluorapatite and Eosphorite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Fluorapatite and Eosphorite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Fluorapatite and Eosphorite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Fluorapatite is 3.05-3.08 whereas that of Eosphorite is 3.05-3.08.

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