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Sphene and Fluorapatite Physical Properties


Fluorapatite and Sphene 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
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5   

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

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Sphene and Fluorapatite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sphene 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 Sphene and Fluorapatite chemical formula.

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Sphene and Fluorapatite Specific Gravity

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

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