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Fluorapatite and Iolite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.1-3.252.6-2.7
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
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1.6 Cleavage
Indistinct
3,1
1.7 Mohs Hardness
57-7.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca 5(PO 4) 3FAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Mg2Al4Si5O18

Fluorapatite and Iolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Fluorapatite and Iolite 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 Iolite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Fluorapatite- Ca 5(PO 4) 3FAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
  • Chemical formula of Iolite- Mg2Al4Si5O18

Fluorapatite and Iolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Fluorapatite and Iolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Fluorapatite and Iolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Fluorapatite is 2.6-2.7 whereas that of Iolite is 2.6-2.7.