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Fluorapatite and Quartz Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Solubility

Durability

Specific Gravity

Fracture

Cleavage

Mohs Hardness

Chemical Composition

 
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3.1-3.25
Uneven
Indistinct
5
Ca 5(PO 4) 3FAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
 
Brittle
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2.65
Conchoidal
{0110} Indistinct
7
SiO2

Fluorapatite and Quartz Chemical Formula

While comparing Fluorapatite and Quartz 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 Quartz chemical formula.

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Fluorapatite and Quartz Specific Gravity

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