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Fluorapatite and Goldstone Physical Properties


Goldstone 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   
2.50-2.80   

Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   
torn surfaces, (e.g. fractured metals).   

Cleavage
Indistinct   
None   

Mohs Hardness
5   
6   

Chemical Composition
Ca 5(PO 4) 3FAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   
Au   

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Fluorapatite and Goldstone Chemical Formula

While comparing Fluorapatite and Goldstone 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 Goldstone chemical formula.

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Fluorapatite and Goldstone Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Fluorapatite and Goldstone Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Fluorapatite and Goldstone Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Fluorapatite is 2.50-2.80 whereas that of Goldstone is 2.50-2.80.

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