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Fluorapatite
Fluorapatite

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Fluorapatite and Richterite 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)
 
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3.0-3.5
Uneven
Perfect
5-6
Na(CaNa)(Mg,Fe++)5(Si8O22)(OH)2

Fluorapatite and Richterite Chemical Formula

While comparing Fluorapatite and Richterite 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 Richterite chemical formula.

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Fluorapatite and Richterite Specific Gravity

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