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Soapstone and Fluorapatite Physical Properties


Fluorapatite and Soapstone Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
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3.1-3.25   

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

Cleavage
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Indistinct   

Mohs Hardness
2.5   
5   

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

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Soapstone and Fluorapatite Chemical Formula

While comparing Soapstone 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 Soapstone and Fluorapatite chemical formula.

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Soapstone and Fluorapatite Specific Gravity

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

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