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Fluorapatite and Glaucophane Physical Properties


Glaucophane 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   
3-3.15   

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

Cleavage
Indistinct   
Good on [110] and on [001]   

Mohs Hardness
5   
6.0-6.5   

Chemical Composition
Ca 5(PO 4) 3FAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   
[ ]Na2(Mg3Al2)Si8O22(OH)2   

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Fluorapatite and Glaucophane Chemical Formula

While comparing Fluorapatite and Glaucophane 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 Glaucophane chemical formula.

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Fluorapatite and Glaucophane Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Fluorapatite and Glaucophane Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Fluorapatite and Glaucophane Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Fluorapatite is 3-3.15 whereas that of Glaucophane is 3-3.15.

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