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Sapphire and Fluorapatite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
insoluble
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.95-4.03
3.1-3.25
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
None, but may exhibit parting
Indistinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
9
5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Al 2 O 3
Ca 5(PO 4) 3FAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Sapphire and Fluorapatite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sapphire 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 Sapphire and Fluorapatite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Sapphire- Al 2 O 3
  • Chemical formula of Fluorapatite- Ca 5(PO 4) 3FAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Sapphire and Fluorapatite Specific Gravity

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