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Grossular and Fluorapatite Physical Properties


Fluorapatite and Grossular Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.55-3.73   
3.1-3.25   

Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle   
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   

Cleavage
none   
Indistinct   

Mohs Hardness
7-7.5   
5   

Chemical Composition
Ca 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)   
Ca 5(PO 4) 3FAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   

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Grossular and Fluorapatite Chemical Formula

While comparing Grossular 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 Grossular and Fluorapatite chemical formula.

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Grossular and Fluorapatite Specific Gravity

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

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