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Sinhalite and Fluorapatite Physical Properties


Fluorapatite and Sinhalite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.46-3.50  
3.1-3.25  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Uneven  

Cleavage
Perfect  
Indistinct  

Mohs Hardness
6-7  
5  

Chemical Composition
MgAlBO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  
Ca 5(PO 4) 3FAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)  

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Sinhalite and Fluorapatite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sinhalite 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 Sinhalite and Fluorapatite chemical formula.

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Sinhalite and Fluorapatite Specific Gravity

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

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