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Fluorapatite and Jeremejevite Physical Properties


Jeremejevite 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   
3.28-3.31   

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

Cleavage
Indistinct   
None observed   

Mohs Hardness
5   
6.5-7.5   

Chemical Composition
Ca 5(PO 4) 3FAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   
Al 6B 5O 15(F,OH) 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   

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Fluorapatite and Jeremejevite Chemical Formula

While comparing Fluorapatite and Jeremejevite 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 Jeremejevite chemical formula.

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Fluorapatite and Jeremejevite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Fluorapatite and Jeremejevite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Fluorapatite and Jeremejevite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Fluorapatite is 3.28-3.31 whereas that of Jeremejevite is 3.28-3.31.

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