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Fluorapatite and Tantalite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.1-3.25
5.2
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Subconchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
Indistinct
Good in one direction
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5
6-6.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca 5(PO 4) 3FAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
(Fe,Mn)Ta 2O 6Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Fluorapatite and Tantalite Chemical Formula

While comparing Fluorapatite and Tantalite 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 Tantalite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Fluorapatite- Ca 5(PO 4) 3FAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
  • Chemical formula of Tantalite- (Fe,Mn)Ta 2O 6Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Fluorapatite and Tantalite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Fluorapatite and Tantalite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Fluorapatite and Tantalite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Fluorapatite is 5.2 whereas that of Tantalite is 5.2.