Fluorapatite and Steatite Physical Properties

Fluorapatite and Steatite Chemical Formula

While comparing Fluorapatite and Steatite 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 Steatite chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Fluorapatite- Ca 5(PO 4) 3FAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
• Chemical formula of Steatite- Mg 3Si 4O 10(OH) 2Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Fluorapatite and Steatite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Fluorapatite and Steatite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Fluorapatite and Steatite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Fluorapatite is 2.20-2.80 whereas that of Steatite is 2.20-2.80.