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Glass and Fluorapatite Physical Properties


Fluorapatite and Glass Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.39-4.00   
3.1-3.25   

Fracture
ConchoidalGemdat.org, Management Team (2012), ConchoidalGemdat.org, Management Team (2012)   
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   

Cleavage
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Indistinct   

Mohs Hardness
4-6   
5   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
Ca 5(PO 4) 3FAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   

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Glass and Fluorapatite Chemical Formula

While comparing Glass 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 Glass and Fluorapatite chemical formula.

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Glass and Fluorapatite Specific Gravity

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

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