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Povondraite and Fluorapatite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
Not Available
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.263.1-3.25
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
None
Indistinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
Not Available5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
NaFe3+3Fe3+6(BO 3) 3Si 6O 18(O,OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)
Ca 5(PO 4) 3FAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Povondraite and Fluorapatite Chemical Formula

While comparing Povondraite 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 Povondraite and Fluorapatite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Povondraite- NaFe3+3Fe3+6(BO 3) 3Si 6O 18(O,OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)
  • Chemical formula of Fluorapatite- Ca 5(PO 4) 3FAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Povondraite and Fluorapatite Specific Gravity

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