Fluorapatite and Sulfur Physical Properties

Fluorapatite

Sulfur

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

insoluble

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.1-3.25Not Available

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

(e.g. graphite).

1.6 Cleavage

Indistinct

{???} Imperfect, {???} Imperfect

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5Not Available

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Ca 5(PO 4) 3FAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

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Fluorapatite and Sulfur Chemical Formula

While comparing Fluorapatite and Sulfur 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 Sulfur chemical formula.

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

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Fluorapatite and Sulfur Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Fluorapatite and Sulfur Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Fluorapatite and Sulfur Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Fluorapatite is Not Available whereas that of Sulfur is Not Available.