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Fluorapatite and Petalite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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insoluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.5 Specific Gravity
3.1-3.252.40
Amber
1 7.18
1.8 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Subconchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle, Conchoidal
1.9 Cleavage
Indistinct
Perfect on {001}, poor on {201} with 38.5° angle between the two
1.10 Mohs Hardness
56-6.5
Amber
2 10
1.11 Chemical Composition
Ca 5(PO 4) 3FAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
LiAlSi 4O 10Michael O’Donoghue , 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 O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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.