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Mottramite and Fluorapatite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Soluble
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
5.93.1-3.25
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Sub-Conchoidal, Brittle, Metallic
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
None observed
Indistinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
35
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Not Available
Ca 5(PO 4) 3FAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Mottramite and Fluorapatite Chemical Formula

While comparing Mottramite 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 Mottramite and Fluorapatite chemical formula.

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

Mottramite and Fluorapatite Specific Gravity

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