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Fluorapatite and Umbalite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Solubility

Durability

Specific Gravity

Fracture

Cleavage

Mohs Hardness

Chemical Composition

 
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3.1-3.25
Uneven
Indistinct
5
Ca 5(PO 4) 3FAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
 
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3.62-4.33
Uneven
Indiscernible
7-7.5
Mg 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3 -Mn2+3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Fluorapatite and Umbalite Chemical Formula

While comparing Fluorapatite and Umbalite 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 Umbalite chemical formula.

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Fluorapatite and Umbalite Specific Gravity

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