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Fluorapatite and Kunzite 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
3.1-3.253.15-3.21
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Gemstones of the world (2001), UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
Indistinct
1,2 prismatic
1.7 Mohs Hardness
56-7
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca 5(PO 4) 3FAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
LiAlSi2O6

Fluorapatite and Kunzite Chemical Formula

While comparing Fluorapatite and Kunzite 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 Kunzite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Fluorapatite- Ca 5(PO 4) 3FAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
  • Chemical formula of Kunzite- LiAlSi2O6

Fluorapatite and Kunzite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Fluorapatite and Kunzite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Fluorapatite and Kunzite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Fluorapatite is 3.15-3.21 whereas that of Kunzite is 3.15-3.21.