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Fluorapatite and Grossular Garnet Physical Properties


Grossular Garnet and Fluorapatite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
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Solubility
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Not Available   

Durability
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Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.1-3.25   
3.6   

Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   
Not Available   

Cleavage
Indistinct   
None   

Mohs Hardness
5   
6.5-7.5   

Chemical Composition
Ca 5(PO 4) 3FAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   
Ca3Al2Si3O12   

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Fluorapatite and Grossular Garnet Chemical Formula

While comparing Fluorapatite and Grossular 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 Grossular Garnet chemical formula.

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Fluorapatite and Grossular Garnet Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Fluorapatite and Grossular Garnet Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Fluorapatite and Grossular Garnet Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Fluorapatite is 3.6 whereas that of Grossular Garnet is 3.6.

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