Fluorapatite and Pezzotaite 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 Pezzotaite Chemical Formula
While comparing Fluorapatite and Pezzotaite 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 Pezzotaite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Fluorapatite- Ca 5(PO 4) 3FAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
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Fluorapatite and Pezzotaite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Fluorapatite and Pezzotaite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Fluorapatite and Pezzotaite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Fluorapatite is Not Available whereas that of Pezzotaite is Not Available.