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Fluorapatite and Polyhalite Physical Properties


Polyhalite and Fluorapatite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
Soluble  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.1-3.25  
2.78  

Fracture
Uneven  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Indistinct  
Perfect on {10 1 }; parting on {010}  

Mohs Hardness
5  
3.5  

Chemical Composition
Ca 5(PO 4) 3FAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)  
K2Ca2Mg(SO4)4·2H2O  

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Fluorapatite and Polyhalite Chemical Formula

While comparing Fluorapatite and Polyhalite 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 Polyhalite chemical formula.

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Fluorapatite and Polyhalite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Fluorapatite and Polyhalite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Fluorapatite and Polyhalite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Fluorapatite is 2.78 whereas that of Polyhalite is 2.78.

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