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Lawsonite and Fluorapatite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.093.1-3.25
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
White, Yellow, Pale blue, Brittle, Uneven
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {100} and {010}, imperfect on {101}
Indistinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
85
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Not Available
Ca 5(PO 4) 3FAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Lawsonite and Fluorapatite Chemical Formula

While comparing Lawsonite 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 Lawsonite and Fluorapatite chemical formula.

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

Lawsonite and Fluorapatite Specific Gravity

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