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Fluorapatite and Shigaite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Moderately flexible
1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.1-3.252.32
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Flexible Flexible fragments.
1.6 Cleavage
Indistinct
Perfect on {0001}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
52
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca 5(PO 4) 3FAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
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Fluorapatite and Shigaite Chemical Formula

While comparing Fluorapatite and Shigaite 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 Shigaite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Fluorapatite- Ca 5(PO 4) 3FAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
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Fluorapatite and Shigaite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Fluorapatite and Shigaite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Fluorapatite and Shigaite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Fluorapatite is 2.32 whereas that of Shigaite is 2.32.