Fluorapatite and Petalite Physical Properties

Fluorapatite

Petalite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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Brittle

1.2 Solubility

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insoluble

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.1-3.252.40

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Subconchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle, Conchoidal

1.6 Cleavage

Indistinct

Perfect on {001}, poor on {201} with 38.5° angle between the two

1.7 Mohs Hardness

56-6.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Ca 5(PO 4) 3FAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

LiAlSi 4O 10Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Fluorapatite and Petalite Chemical Formula

While comparing Fluorapatite and Petalite 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 Petalite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Fluorapatite- Ca 5(PO 4) 3FAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Chemical formula of Petalite- LiAlSi 4O 10Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Fluorapatite and Petalite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Fluorapatite and Petalite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Fluorapatite and Petalite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Fluorapatite is 2.40 whereas that of Petalite is 2.40.