Schultenite and Fluorapatite Physical Properties

Schultenite

Fluorapatite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

5.943-6.073.1-3.25

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Brittle, Metallic

Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

1.6 Cleavage

{010} Good

Indistinct

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2.55

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

Ca 5(PO 4) 3FAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Schultenite and Fluorapatite Chemical Formula

While comparing Schultenite 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 Schultenite and Fluorapatite chemical formula.

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

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Schultenite and Fluorapatite Specific Gravity

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