Lamprophyre and Fluorapatite Physical Properties

Lamprophyre and Fluorapatite Chemical Formula

While comparing Lamprophyre 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 Lamprophyre and Fluorapatite chemical formula.

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

Lamprophyre and Fluorapatite Specific Gravity

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