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Fluorapatite and Turquoise Physical Properties


Turquoise and Fluorapatite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Soluble   

Durability
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Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.1-3.25   
2.30-2.90   

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

Cleavage
Indistinct   
Good to perfect_usually N/A   

Mohs Hardness
5   
5-6   

Chemical Composition
Ca 5(PO 4) 3FAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   
CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8 • 4H2O   

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Fluorapatite and Turquoise Chemical Formula

While comparing Fluorapatite and Turquoise 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 Turquoise chemical formula.

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Fluorapatite and Turquoise Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Fluorapatite and Turquoise Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Fluorapatite and Turquoise Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Fluorapatite is 2.30-2.90 whereas that of Turquoise is 2.30-2.90.

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