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Fluorapatite and Melanite 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
3.1-3.25
3.70-4.10
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
Indistinct
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
5
6.5-7
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca 5(PO 4) 3FAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Ca 3Fe 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Fluorapatite and Melanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Fluorapatite and Melanite 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 Melanite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Fluorapatite- Ca 5(PO 4) 3FAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
  • Chemical formula of Melanite- Ca 3Fe 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Fluorapatite and Melanite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Fluorapatite and Melanite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Fluorapatite and Melanite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Fluorapatite is 3.70-4.10 whereas that of Melanite is 3.70-4.10.