Lazulite and Fluorapatite Physical Properties

Lazulite

Fluorapatite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

3.04-3.173.1-3.25

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Uneven, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

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

1.6 Cleavage

{001} Indistinct, {???} Indistinct

Indistinct

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5.55

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

(Mg,Fe)Al 2(PO 4) 2(OH) 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009) More from other references

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

Lazulite and Fluorapatite Chemical Formula

While comparing Lazulite 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 Lazulite and Fluorapatite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Lazulite- (Mg,Fe)Al 2(PO 4) 2(OH) 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009) More from other references
Chemical formula of Fluorapatite- Ca 5(PO 4) 3FAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

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Lazulite and Fluorapatite Specific Gravity

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