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Hercynite 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
4.39
3.1-3.25
1.5 Fracture
ConchoidalGemdat.org, Uneven
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
{111} Indistinct, {111} Indistinct, {111} Indistinct
Indistinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7.5-8
5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Fe2+ Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
Ca 5(PO 4) 3FAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Hercynite and Fluorapatite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hercynite 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 Hercynite and Fluorapatite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Hercynite- Fe2+ Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
  • Chemical formula of Fluorapatite- Ca 5(PO 4) 3FAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Hercynite and Fluorapatite Specific Gravity

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