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Fluorapatite and Garnet Physical Properties


Garnet 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   
3.55-4.33   

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

Cleavage
Indistinct   
Indistinct   

Mohs Hardness
5   
6.5-7.5   

Chemical Composition
Ca 5(PO 4) 3FAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   
Garnet is a series of several different minerals with unique chemical formulas.   

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Fluorapatite and Garnet Chemical Formula

While comparing Fluorapatite and Garnet 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 Garnet chemical formula.

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Fluorapatite and Garnet Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Fluorapatite and Garnet Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Fluorapatite and Garnet Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Fluorapatite is 3.55-4.33 whereas that of Garnet is 3.55-4.33.

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