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Fluorapatite and Phosphophyllite Physical Properties


Phosphophyllite and Fluorapatite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.1-3.25  
3.07-3.13  

Fracture
Uneven  
Conchoidal, Uneven  

Cleavage
Indistinct  
{100} Perfect, {010} Distinct, {102} Distinct  

Mohs Hardness
5  
3-3.5  

Chemical Composition
Ca 5(PO 4) 3FAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)  
Zn 2(Fe2+ ,Mn2+ )(PO 4) 2 · 4H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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Fluorapatite and Phosphophyllite Chemical Formula

While comparing Fluorapatite and Phosphophyllite 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 Phosphophyllite chemical formula.

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Fluorapatite and Phosphophyllite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Fluorapatite and Phosphophyllite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Fluorapatite and Phosphophyllite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Fluorapatite is 3.07-3.13 whereas that of Phosphophyllite is 3.07-3.13.

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