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Prase and Fluorapatite Physical Properties


Fluorapatite and Prase Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.64-2.69   
3.1-3.25   

Fracture
Gems, Sixth Edition (2006), Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   

Cleavage
Not Available   
Indistinct   

Mohs Hardness
7   
5   

Chemical Composition
SiO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   
Ca 5(PO 4) 3FAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   

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Prase and Fluorapatite Chemical Formula

While comparing Prase 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 Prase and Fluorapatite chemical formula.

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Prase and Fluorapatite Specific Gravity

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

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