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Spinel and Fluorapatite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
none
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.64-3.663.1-3.25
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
None, but may exhibit slight parting
Indistinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
85
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
MgAl2O4
Ca 5(PO 4) 3FAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Spinel and Fluorapatite Chemical Formula

While comparing Spinel 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 Spinel and Fluorapatite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Spinel- MgAl2O4
  • Chemical formula of Fluorapatite- Ca 5(PO 4) 3FAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Spinel and Fluorapatite Specific Gravity

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