Fluorapatite and Zektzerite Physical Properties

Fluorapatite and Zektzerite Chemical Formula

While comparing Fluorapatite and Zektzerite 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 Zektzerite chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Fluorapatite- Ca 5(PO 4) 3FAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
• Chemical formula of Zektzerite- LiNa(Zr,Ti,Hf)Si 6O 15Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Fluorapatite and Zektzerite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Fluorapatite and Zektzerite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Fluorapatite and Zektzerite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Fluorapatite is 2.79 whereas that of Zektzerite is 2.79.