Fluorapatite and Kyanite Cyprine Physical Properties

Fluorapatite and Kyanite Cyprine Chemical Formula

While comparing Fluorapatite and Kyanite Cyprine 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 Kyanite Cyprine chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Fluorapatite- Ca 5(PO 4) 3FAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
• Chemical formula of Kyanite Cyprine- Al 2SiO 5Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009) More from other references

Fluorapatite and Kyanite Cyprine Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Fluorapatite and Kyanite Cyprine Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Fluorapatite and Kyanite Cyprine Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Fluorapatite is 3.55-3.70 whereas that of Kyanite Cyprine is 3.55-3.70.