Fluorapatite and Jasper Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.1-3.25
  
2.58-2.91
  
Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
  
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001)
  
Cleavage
Indistinct
  
Indiscernible
  
Mohs Hardness
5
  
6.5-7
  
Chemical Composition
Ca 5(PO 4) 3FAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
  
SiO2
  
Fluorapatite and Jasper Chemical Formula
While comparing Fluorapatite and Jasper 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 Jasper chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Fluorapatite- Ca 5(PO 4) 3FAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
- Chemical formula of Jasper- SiO2
Fluorapatite and Jasper Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Fluorapatite and Jasper Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Fluorapatite and Jasper Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Fluorapatite is 2.58-2.91 whereas that of Jasper is 2.58-2.91.