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Fluorapatite and Quartz Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.1-3.252.65
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle, Gems
1.6 Cleavage
Indistinct
{0110} Indistinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
57
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca 5(PO 4) 3FAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
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.

  • Chemical formula of Fluorapatite- Ca 5(PO 4) 3FAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
  • Chemical formula of Quartz- SiO2

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 and Quartz Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Fluorapatite is 2.65 whereas that of Quartz is 2.65.