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Fluorapatite and Zircon Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
insoluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.1-3.25
3.93-4.73
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
Indistinct
{110} and {111}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5
7.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca 5(PO 4) 3FAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
ZrSiO4

Fluorapatite and Zircon Chemical Formula

While comparing Fluorapatite and Zircon 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 Zircon chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Fluorapatite- Ca 5(PO 4) 3FAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
  • Chemical formula of Zircon- ZrSiO4

Fluorapatite and Zircon Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Fluorapatite and Zircon Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Fluorapatite and Zircon Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Fluorapatite is 3.93-4.73 whereas that of Zircon is 3.93-4.73.