Hibschite and Fluorapatite Physical Properties

Hibschite

Fluorapatite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.05-3.083.1-3.25

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Uneven, Irregular, Management Team (2012), Conchoidal, Brittle

Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

1.6 Cleavage

None

Indistinct

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6.55

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Ca 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3-x(OH) 4x (x=0.2 to 1.5)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Ca 5(PO 4) 3FAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Hibschite and Fluorapatite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hibschite 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 Hibschite and Fluorapatite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Hibschite- Ca 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3-x(OH) 4x (x=0.2 to 1.5)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Chemical formula of Fluorapatite- Ca 5(PO 4) 3FAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

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Hibschite and Fluorapatite Specific Gravity

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