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Peridot and Fluorapatite Physical Properties


Fluorapatite and Peridot Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
1.54-1.55   
3.1-3.25   

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

Cleavage
Poor   
Indistinct   

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7   
5   

Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe)2SiO4   
Ca 5(PO 4) 3FAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   

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Peridot and Fluorapatite Chemical Formula

While comparing Peridot 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 Peridot and Fluorapatite chemical formula.

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Peridot and Fluorapatite Specific Gravity

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

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