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Prasiolite and Fluorapatite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.653.1-3.25
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
3,1
Indistinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
75
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Ca 5(PO 4) 3FAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Prasiolite and Fluorapatite Chemical Formula

While comparing Prasiolite 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 Prasiolite and Fluorapatite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Prasiolite- SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Fluorapatite- Ca 5(PO 4) 3FAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Prasiolite and Fluorapatite Specific Gravity

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