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Hydrogrossular and Fluorapatite Physical Properties


Fluorapatite and Hydrogrossular Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.25-3.40  
3.1-3.25  

Fracture
-  
Uneven  

Cleavage
None  
Indistinct  

Mohs Hardness
7.5-8  
5  

Chemical Composition
hydrogrossular Massive vein s of opaque Grossular Garnet that resembles Jade . It is white to light green in color, and may be colored in a white, green, and pink combination. Hydrogrossular is often regarded as a variety of Grossular, but it is scientifi  
Ca 5(PO 4) 3FAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)  

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Hydrogrossular and Fluorapatite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hydrogrossular 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 Hydrogrossular and Fluorapatite chemical formula.

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Hydrogrossular and Fluorapatite Specific Gravity

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

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