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Fluorapatite and Peridot 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
1.54-1.55
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
Indistinct
Poor
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5
6.5-7
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca 5(PO 4) 3FAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
(Mg,Fe)2SiO4

Fluorapatite and Peridot Chemical Formula

While comparing Fluorapatite and Peridot 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 Peridot chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Fluorapatite- Ca 5(PO 4) 3FAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
  • Chemical formula of Peridot- (Mg,Fe)2SiO4

Fluorapatite and Peridot Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Fluorapatite and Peridot Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Fluorapatite and Peridot Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Fluorapatite is 1.54-1.55 whereas that of Peridot is 1.54-1.55.