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Fluorapatite and Thulite 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
3.1-3.253.1
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Uneven, Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
Indistinct
Perfect {010} imperfect {100}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
56-7
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca 5(PO 4) 3FAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)

Fluorapatite and Thulite Chemical Formula

While comparing Fluorapatite and Thulite 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 Thulite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Fluorapatite- Ca 5(PO 4) 3FAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
  • Chemical formula of Thulite- Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)

Fluorapatite and Thulite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Fluorapatite and Thulite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Fluorapatite and Thulite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Fluorapatite is 3.1 whereas that of Thulite is 3.1.