Peridot and Fluorapatite 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)
  
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.
- Chemical formula of Peridot- (Mg,Fe)2SiO4
- Chemical formula of Fluorapatite- Ca 5(PO 4) 3FAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
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.