Fluorapatite and Foitite Physical Properties

Fluorapatite and Foitite Chemical Formula

While comparing Fluorapatite and Foitite 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 Foitite chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Fluorapatite- Ca 5(PO 4) 3FAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
• Chemical formula of Foitite- Na x[Fe2+2(Al,Fe3+ )]Al 6(BO 3) 3Si 6O 18(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Fluorapatite and Foitite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Fluorapatite and Foitite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Fluorapatite and Foitite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Fluorapatite is 3.17 whereas that of Foitite is 3.17.