Fluorapatite and Langbeinite Physical Properties

Fluorapatite

Langbeinite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

Slowly dissolves in water

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.1-3.25Not Available

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Conchoidal, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

Indistinct

None

1.7 Mohs Hardness

53.5-4

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Ca 5(PO 4) 3FAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Not Available

Fluorapatite and Langbeinite Chemical Formula

While comparing Fluorapatite and Langbeinite 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 Langbeinite chemical formula.

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

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Fluorapatite and Langbeinite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Fluorapatite and Langbeinite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Fluorapatite and Langbeinite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Fluorapatite is Not Available whereas that of Langbeinite is Not Available.