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Schultenite and Fluorapatite Physical Properties


Fluorapatite and Schultenite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
5.943-6.07   
3.1-3.25   

Fracture
Brittle, Metallic   
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   

Cleavage
{010} Good   
Indistinct   

Mohs Hardness
2.5   
5   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
Ca 5(PO 4) 3FAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   

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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.

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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.

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