Fluorapatite and Pezzottaite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.1-3.25
2.90-3.14
Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
Cleavage
Indistinct
Imperfect; basal
Chemical Composition
Ca 5(PO 4) 3FAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
(Be,Cs) 3Al 2Si 6O 18 · 0.5H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
Fluorapatite and Pezzottaite Chemical Formula
While comparing Fluorapatite and Pezzottaite 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 Pezzottaite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Fluorapatite- Ca 5(PO 4) 3FAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
- Chemical formula of Pezzottaite- (Be,Cs) 3Al 2Si 6O 18 · 0.5H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
Fluorapatite and Pezzottaite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Fluorapatite and Pezzottaite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Fluorapatite and Pezzottaite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Fluorapatite is 2.90-3.14 whereas that of Pezzottaite is 2.90-3.14.