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Oligoclase and Fluorapatite Physical Properties


Fluorapatite and Oligoclase Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.62-2.67   
3.1-3.25   

Fracture
Gems, Sixth Edition (2006), Gems, Sixth Edition (2006), Uneven   
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   

Cleavage
From the Greek, oligos and kasein, little cleavage.   
Indistinct   

Mohs Hardness
6-6.5   
5   

Chemical Composition
Na(90-70%)Ca(10-30%)(Al,Si)AlSi 2O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   
Ca 5(PO 4) 3FAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   

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Oligoclase and Fluorapatite Chemical Formula

While comparing Oligoclase 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 Oligoclase and Fluorapatite chemical formula.

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Oligoclase and Fluorapatite Specific Gravity

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

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