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Fluorapatite and Rutilated Quartz Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.1-3.25
2.65
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
1.6 Cleavage
Indistinct
Indiscernible
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5
7
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca 5(PO 4) 3FAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Quartz: SiO2 Rutile: TiO2

Fluorapatite and Rutilated Quartz Chemical Formula

While comparing Fluorapatite and Rutilated 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 Rutilated Quartz chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Fluorapatite- Ca 5(PO 4) 3FAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
  • Chemical formula of Rutilated Quartz- Quartz: SiO2 Rutile: TiO2

Fluorapatite and Rutilated Quartz Specific Gravity

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