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Fluorapatite and Sugilite Physical Properties


Sugilite and Fluorapatite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.1-3.25   
2.69-2.79   

Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   

Cleavage
Indistinct   
Poor on {0001}   

Mohs Hardness
5   
5.5-6.5   

Chemical Composition
Ca 5(PO 4) 3FAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   
KNa 2(Fe3+ ,Mn3+ ,Al) 2Li 3Si 12O 30Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   

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Fluorapatite and Sugilite Chemical Formula

While comparing Fluorapatite and Sugilite 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 Sugilite chemical formula.

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Fluorapatite and Sugilite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Fluorapatite and Sugilite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Fluorapatite and Sugilite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Fluorapatite is 2.69-2.79 whereas that of Sugilite is 2.69-2.79.

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