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Lepidocrocite and Fluorapatite Physical Properties


Fluorapatite and Lepidocrocite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
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Solubility
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Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
4   
3.1-3.25   

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

Cleavage
{010} Perfect   
Indistinct   

Mohs Hardness
5   
5   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
Ca 5(PO 4) 3FAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   

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Lepidocrocite and Fluorapatite Chemical Formula

While comparing Lepidocrocite 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 Lepidocrocite and Fluorapatite chemical formula.

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Lepidocrocite and Fluorapatite Specific Gravity

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

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