Fluorapatite and Fibrolite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.1-3.25
3.14-3.25
Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Cleavage
Indistinct
Not Available
Chemical Composition
Ca 5(PO 4) 3FAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Al 2SiO 5Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Fluorapatite and Fibrolite Chemical Formula
While comparing Fluorapatite and Fibrolite 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 Fibrolite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Fluorapatite- Ca 5(PO 4) 3FAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
- Chemical formula of Fibrolite- Al 2SiO 5Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Fluorapatite and Fibrolite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Fluorapatite and Fibrolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Fluorapatite and Fibrolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Fluorapatite is 3.14-3.25 whereas that of Fibrolite is 3.14-3.25.