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Fluorapatite and Vesuvianite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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Vesuvianite is virtually insolouble in acids
1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.1-3.25
3.32-3.43
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Indistinct
Poor on {110} and {100} very poor on {001}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5
6-7
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca 5(PO 4) 3FAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
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Fluorapatite and Vesuvianite Chemical Formula

While comparing Fluorapatite and Vesuvianite 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 Vesuvianite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Fluorapatite- Ca 5(PO 4) 3FAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
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Fluorapatite and Vesuvianite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Fluorapatite and Vesuvianite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Fluorapatite and Vesuvianite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Fluorapatite is 3.32-3.43 whereas that of Vesuvianite is 3.32-3.43.