Fluorapatite and Nickeline Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Brittle
  
Solubility
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Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
3.1-3.25
  
Not Available
  
Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
  
Conchoidal, Uneven
  
Cleavage
Indistinct
  
{1010} Imperfect, {0001} Imperfect
  
Mohs Hardness
5
  
5-5.5
  
Chemical Composition
Ca 5(PO 4) 3FAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
  
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Fluorapatite and Nickeline Chemical Formula
While comparing Fluorapatite and Nickeline 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 Nickeline chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Fluorapatite- Ca 5(PO 4) 3FAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
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Fluorapatite and Nickeline Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Fluorapatite and Nickeline Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Fluorapatite and Nickeline Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Fluorapatite is Not Available whereas that of Nickeline is Not Available.