Gaspeite and Fluorapatite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Solubility
HCl soluble
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
3.71
  
3.1-3.25
  
Fracture
Uneven
  
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
  
Cleavage
{10 1 1} Good
  
Indistinct
  
Mohs Hardness
4.5-5
  
5
  
Chemical Composition
(Ni,Mg,Fe++)CO3
  
Ca 5(PO 4) 3FAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
  
Gaspeite and Fluorapatite Chemical Formula
While comparing Gaspeite 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 Gaspeite and Fluorapatite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Gaspeite- (Ni,Mg,Fe++)CO3
- Chemical formula of Fluorapatite- Ca 5(PO 4) 3FAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Gaspeite and Fluorapatite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Gaspeite and Fluorapatite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Gaspeite and Fluorapatite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Gaspeite is 3.1-3.25 whereas that of Fluorapatite is 3.1-3.25.