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Phosphophyllite and Fluorapatite Physical Properties


Fluorapatite and Phosphophyllite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.07-3.13  
3.1-3.25  

Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven  
Uneven  

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

Mohs Hardness
3-3.5  
5  

Chemical Composition
Zn 2(Fe2+ ,Mn2+ )(PO 4) 2 · 4H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  
Ca 5(PO 4) 3FAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)  

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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.

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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.

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