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Fluorapatite and Vivianite Physical Properties


Vivianite and Fluorapatite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.1-3.25   
2.64-2.70   

Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   
(e.g. graphite).   

Cleavage
Indistinct   
{010} Perfect   

Mohs Hardness
5   
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Chemical Composition
Ca 5(PO 4) 3FAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   
Fe 3(PO 4) 2 8H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.   

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Fluorapatite and Vivianite Chemical Formula

While comparing Fluorapatite and Vivianite 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 Vivianite chemical formula.

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Fluorapatite and Vivianite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Fluorapatite and Vivianite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Fluorapatite and Vivianite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Fluorapatite is 2.64-2.70 whereas that of Vivianite is 2.64-2.70.

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