Fluorapatite and Moonstone Physical Properties

Fluorapatite and Moonstone Chemical Formula

While comparing Fluorapatite and Moonstone 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 Moonstone chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Fluorapatite- Ca 5(PO 4) 3FAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
• Chemical formula of Moonstone- Plagioclase Feldspar s: (Na,Ca)Al_1-2Si_3-2O₈ Orthoclase Feldspar : KAlSi₃O₈

Fluorapatite and Moonstone Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Fluorapatite and Moonstone Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Fluorapatite and Moonstone Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Fluorapatite is 2.56-2.60 whereas that of Moonstone is 2.56-2.60.