Phosphosiderite and Fluorapatite Physical Properties

Phosphosiderite

Fluorapatite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.74-2.763.1-3.25

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

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

1.6 Cleavage

{010} Perfect, {001} Distinct

Indistinct

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3.5-45

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Fe3+ PO 4 · 2H 2OAnthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)

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

Phosphosiderite and Fluorapatite Chemical Formula

While comparing Phosphosiderite 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 Phosphosiderite and Fluorapatite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Phosphosiderite- Fe3+ PO 4 · 2H 2OAnthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)
Chemical formula of Fluorapatite- Ca 5(PO 4) 3FAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

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Phosphosiderite and Fluorapatite Specific Gravity

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