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Fluorapatite and Hexagonite Physical Properties


Hexagonite and Fluorapatite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
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Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.1-3.25   
2.98-3.03   

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

Cleavage
Indistinct   
[110] perfect; [010] distinct   

Mohs Hardness
5   
5-6   

Chemical Composition
Ca 5(PO 4) 3FAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   
Ca 2Mg 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   

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Fluorapatite and Hexagonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Fluorapatite and Hexagonite 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 Hexagonite chemical formula.

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Fluorapatite and Hexagonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Fluorapatite and Hexagonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Fluorapatite and Hexagonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Fluorapatite is 2.98-3.03 whereas that of Hexagonite is 2.98-3.03.

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