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Fluorapatite and Fayalite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.1-3.25
4.392
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Indistinct
{010} moderate, {100} imperfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5
6.5-7
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca 5(PO 4) 3FAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Fe 2SiO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Fluorapatite and Fayalite Chemical Formula

While comparing Fluorapatite and Fayalite 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 Fayalite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Fluorapatite- Ca 5(PO 4) 3FAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
  • Chemical formula of Fayalite- Fe 2SiO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Fluorapatite and Fayalite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Fluorapatite and Fayalite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Fluorapatite and Fayalite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Fluorapatite is 4.392 whereas that of Fayalite is 4.392.

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