Kurnakovite and Fluorapatite Physical Properties

Kurnakovite

Fluorapatite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Soluble

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

1.847-1.8523.1-3.25

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Brittle, Conchoidal

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

1.6 Cleavage

Poor to indistinct on {010}

Indistinct

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2-35

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

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

Kurnakovite and Fluorapatite Chemical Formula

While comparing Kurnakovite 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 Kurnakovite and Fluorapatite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Fluorapatite- Ca 5(PO 4) 3FAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

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Kurnakovite and Fluorapatite Specific Gravity

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