Fluorapatite and Hyalite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
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Solubility
Not Available
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Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.1-3.25
Not Available
Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Cleavage
Indistinct
Not Available
Chemical Composition
Ca 5(PO 4) 3FAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
Fluorapatite and Hyalite Chemical Formula
While comparing Fluorapatite and Hyalite 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 Hyalite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Fluorapatite- Ca 5(PO 4) 3FAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
- Chemical formula of Hyalite- SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
Fluorapatite and Hyalite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Fluorapatite and Hyalite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Fluorapatite and Hyalite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Fluorapatite is Not Available whereas that of Hyalite is Not Available.