Fluorapatite and Piemontite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Brittle
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
3.1-3.25
  
Not Available
  
Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
  
Uneven, Splintery
  
Cleavage
Indistinct
  
[001] good, [100] distinct
  
Mohs Hardness
5
  
6-6.5
  
Chemical Composition
Ca 5(PO 4) 3FAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
  
Not Available
  
Fluorapatite and Piemontite Chemical Formula
While comparing Fluorapatite and Piemontite 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 Piemontite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Fluorapatite- Ca 5(PO 4) 3FAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
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Fluorapatite and Piemontite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Fluorapatite and Piemontite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Fluorapatite and Piemontite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Fluorapatite is Not Available whereas that of Piemontite is Not Available.