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Fluorapatite and Prasiolite Physical Properties


Prasiolite and Fluorapatite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
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Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.1-3.25   
2.65   

Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)   

Cleavage
Indistinct   
3,1   

Mohs Hardness
5   
7   

Chemical Composition
Ca 5(PO 4) 3FAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   
SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   

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Fluorapatite and Prasiolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Fluorapatite and Prasiolite 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 Prasiolite chemical formula.

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Fluorapatite and Prasiolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Fluorapatite and Prasiolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Fluorapatite and Prasiolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Fluorapatite is 2.65 whereas that of Prasiolite is 2.65.

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