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Fluorapatite and Hyacinth Physical Properties


Hyacinth 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   
3.93-4.73   

Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   

Cleavage
Indistinct   
Not Available   

Mohs Hardness
5   
6.5-7.5   

Chemical Composition
Ca 5(PO 4) 3FAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   
ZrSiO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

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Fluorapatite and Hyacinth Chemical Formula

While comparing Fluorapatite and Hyacinth 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 Hyacinth chemical formula.

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Fluorapatite and Hyacinth Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Fluorapatite and Hyacinth Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Fluorapatite and Hyacinth Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Fluorapatite is 3.93-4.73 whereas that of Hyacinth is 3.93-4.73.

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