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Fluorapatite and Gaspeite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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HCl soluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.1-3.25
3.71
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
Indistinct
{10 1 1} Good
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5
4.5-5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca 5(PO 4) 3FAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
(Ni,Mg,Fe++)CO3

Fluorapatite and Gaspeite Chemical Formula

While comparing Fluorapatite and Gaspeite 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 Gaspeite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Fluorapatite- Ca 5(PO 4) 3FAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
  • Chemical formula of Gaspeite- (Ni,Mg,Fe++)CO3

Fluorapatite and Gaspeite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Fluorapatite and Gaspeite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Fluorapatite and Gaspeite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Fluorapatite is 3.71 whereas that of Gaspeite is 3.71.