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Fluorapatite and Star Ruby Physical Properties


Star Ruby and Fluorapatite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.1-3.25  
3.95-4.10  

Fracture
Uneven  
Uneven  

Cleavage
Indistinct  
None  

Mohs Hardness
5  
-9999  

Chemical Composition
Ca 5(PO 4) 3FAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)  
Al 2O 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  

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Fluorapatite and Star Ruby Chemical Formula

While comparing Fluorapatite and Star Ruby 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 Star Ruby chemical formula.

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Fluorapatite and Star Ruby Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Fluorapatite and Star Ruby Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Fluorapatite and Star Ruby Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Fluorapatite is 3.95-4.10 whereas that of Star Ruby is 3.95-4.10.

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