Pietersite and Fluorapatite Physical Properties

Pietersite and Fluorapatite Chemical Formula

While comparing Pietersite 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 Pietersite and Fluorapatite chemical formula.

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• Chemical formula of Fluorapatite- Ca 5(PO 4) 3FAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Pietersite and Fluorapatite Specific Gravity

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