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Hiddenite and Fluorapatite Physical Properties


Fluorapatite and Hiddenite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.15-3.21   
3.1-3.25   

Fracture
Gemstones of the world (2001), UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)   
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   

Cleavage
1,2 prismatic   
Indistinct   

Mohs Hardness
6-7   
5   

Chemical Composition
LiAlSi2O6   
Ca 5(PO 4) 3FAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   

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Hiddenite and Fluorapatite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hiddenite 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 Hiddenite and Fluorapatite chemical formula.

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Hiddenite and Fluorapatite Specific Gravity

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

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