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Fluorapatite and Jacobsite Physical Properties


Jacobsite and Fluorapatite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.1-3.25  
4.76-5.03  

Fracture
Uneven  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Indistinct  
None  

Mohs Hardness
5  
5.5-6.5  

Chemical Composition
Ca 5(PO 4) 3FAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)  
(Mn2+ ,Fe2+ ,Mg)(Fe3+ ,Mn3+ ) 2O 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)  

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Fluorapatite and Jacobsite Chemical Formula

While comparing Fluorapatite and Jacobsite 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 Jacobsite chemical formula.

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Fluorapatite and Jacobsite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Fluorapatite and Jacobsite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Fluorapatite and Jacobsite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Fluorapatite is 4.76-5.03 whereas that of Jacobsite is 4.76-5.03.

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