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Hollandite and Fluorapatite Physical Properties


Fluorapatite and Hollandite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
5.05   
3.1-3.25   

Fracture
Brittle, Metallic   
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   

Cleavage
Distinct / Good, Prismatic   
Indistinct   

Mohs Hardness
4-6   
5   

Chemical Composition
Ba(Mn++++,Mn++)8O16   
Ca 5(PO 4) 3FAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   

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Hollandite and Fluorapatite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hollandite 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 Hollandite and Fluorapatite chemical formula.

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Hollandite and Fluorapatite Specific Gravity

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

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