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Fluorapatite and Sapphire Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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insoluble
1.3 Durability
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Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.1-3.25
3.95-4.03
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
1.6 Cleavage
Indistinct
None, but may exhibit parting
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5
9
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca 5(PO 4) 3FAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Al 2 O 3

Fluorapatite and Sapphire Chemical Formula

While comparing Fluorapatite and Sapphire 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 Sapphire chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Fluorapatite- Ca 5(PO 4) 3FAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
  • Chemical formula of Sapphire- Al 2 O 3

Fluorapatite and Sapphire Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Fluorapatite and Sapphire Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Fluorapatite and Sapphire Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Fluorapatite is 3.95-4.03 whereas that of Sapphire is 3.95-4.03.

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