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Fluorapatite and Tanzanite Physical Properties


Tanzanite and Fluorapatite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
Not Available   
Hard   

Specific Gravity
3.1-3.25   
3.35   

Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   
Uneven, Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)   

Cleavage
Indistinct   
Perfect {010}, imperfect {100}   

Mohs Hardness
5   
6.5-7   

Chemical Composition
Ca 5(PO 4) 3FAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   
Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)   

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Fluorapatite and Tanzanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Fluorapatite and Tanzanite 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 Tanzanite chemical formula.

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Fluorapatite and Tanzanite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Fluorapatite and Tanzanite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Fluorapatite and Tanzanite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Fluorapatite is 3.35 whereas that of Tanzanite is 3.35.

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