Mimetite and Fluorapatite Physical Properties

Mimetite

Fluorapatite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

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1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

7.103.1-3.25

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle

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

1.6 Cleavage

[10 1 1] Imperfect

Indistinct

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3.55

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Pb 5(AsO 4) 3ClMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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

Mimetite and Fluorapatite Chemical Formula

While comparing Mimetite 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 Mimetite and Fluorapatite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Mimetite- Pb 5(AsO 4) 3ClMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Chemical formula of Fluorapatite- Ca 5(PO 4) 3FAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

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Mimetite and Fluorapatite Specific Gravity

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