Phosphophyllite and Fluorapatite Physical Properties

Phosphophyllite

Fluorapatite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

3.07-3.133.1-3.25

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Uneven

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

1.6 Cleavage

{100} Perfect, {010} Distinct, {102} Distinct

Indistinct

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3-3.55

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Zn 2(Fe2+ ,Mn2+ )(PO 4) 2 · 4H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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

Phosphophyllite and Fluorapatite Chemical Formula

While comparing Phosphophyllite 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 Phosphophyllite and Fluorapatite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Phosphophyllite- Zn 2(Fe2+ ,Mn2+ )(PO 4) 2 · 4H 2OMichael 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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Phosphophyllite and Fluorapatite Specific Gravity

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