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Fluorapatite and Lazurite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Solubility

Durability

Specific Gravity

Fracture

Cleavage

Mohs Hardness

Chemical Composition

 
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3.1-3.25
Uneven
Indistinct
5
Ca 5(PO 4) 3FAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
 
Brittle
Soluble
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2.75
Uneven, Conchoidal
Imperfect on {110}
5.5
(Na,Ca) 8Al 6Si 6O 24(SO 4,S,Cl) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Fluorapatite and Lazurite Chemical Formula

While comparing Fluorapatite and Lazurite 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 Lazurite chemical formula.

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Fluorapatite and Lazurite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Fluorapatite and Lazurite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Fluorapatite Vs Lazurite during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Fluorapatite is whereas that of Lazurite is .