Fluorapatite and Vanadinite Physical Properties

Fluorapatite and Vanadinite Chemical Formula

While comparing Fluorapatite and Vanadinite 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 Vanadinite chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Fluorapatite- Ca 5(PO 4) 3FAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
• Chemical formula of Vanadinite- C20H36

Fluorapatite and Vanadinite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Fluorapatite and Vanadinite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Fluorapatite and Vanadinite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Fluorapatite is 6.8-7.1 whereas that of Vanadinite is 6.8-7.1.