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Gaspeite and Fluorapatite Physical Properties


Fluorapatite and Gaspeite Physical Properties


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)   

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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.

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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.

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