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Gibbsite and Fluorapatite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.353.1-3.25
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Fibrous, Difficult, Fibrous
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
{001} Perfect
Indistinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2.5-35
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Al(OH)3
Ca 5(PO 4) 3FAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Gibbsite and Fluorapatite Chemical Formula

While comparing Gibbsite 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 Gibbsite and Fluorapatite chemical formula.

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

Gibbsite and Fluorapatite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Gibbsite and Fluorapatite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Gibbsite and Fluorapatite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Gibbsite is 3.1-3.25 whereas that of Fluorapatite is 3.1-3.25.