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Fluorapatite and Spodumene Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
insoluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.1-3.253.15-3.21
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
Indistinct
Perfect prismatic, two directions {110} ∧ {1 1 0} at 87°
1.7 Mohs Hardness
56-7
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca 5(PO 4) 3FAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
LiAlSi2O6

Fluorapatite and Spodumene Chemical Formula

While comparing Fluorapatite and Spodumene 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 Spodumene chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Fluorapatite- Ca 5(PO 4) 3FAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
  • Chemical formula of Spodumene- LiAlSi2O6

Fluorapatite and Spodumene Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Fluorapatite and Spodumene Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Fluorapatite and Spodumene Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Fluorapatite is 3.15-3.21 whereas that of Spodumene is 3.15-3.21.