Fluorite and Fluorapatite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
Solubility
slightly water soluble and in hot hydrochloric acid
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.00-3.25
3.1-3.25
Fracture
Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Cleavage
Octahedral, perfect on {111}, parting on {011}
Indistinct
Chemical Composition
CaF2
Ca 5(PO 4) 3FAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Fluorite and Fluorapatite Chemical Formula
While comparing Fluorite and Fluorapatite 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 Fluorite and Fluorapatite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Fluorite- CaF2
- Chemical formula of Fluorapatite- Ca 5(PO 4) 3FAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Fluorite and Fluorapatite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Fluorite and Fluorapatite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Fluorite and Fluorapatite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Fluorite is 3.1-3.25 whereas that of Fluorapatite is 3.1-3.25.