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Fluorapatite and Nacre Physical Properties


Nacre and Fluorapatite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.1-3.25   
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Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   
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Cleavage
Indistinct   
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Mohs Hardness
5   
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Chemical Composition
Ca 5(PO 4) 3FAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   
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Fluorapatite and Nacre Chemical Formula

While comparing Fluorapatite and Nacre 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 Nacre chemical formula.

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Fluorapatite and Nacre Specific Gravity

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

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