Ulexite and Fluorapatite Physical Properties

Ulexite

Fluorapatite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

1.65-1.993.1-3.25

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

UnevenAnthony et al, Uneven, UnevenAnthony et al, Uneven, Brittle, Metallic

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

1.6 Cleavage

{010} Perfect, {110} Perfect

Indistinct

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2-2.55

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

NaCaB 5O 6(OH) 6 · 5H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

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

Ulexite and Fluorapatite Chemical Formula

While comparing Ulexite 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 Ulexite and Fluorapatite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Ulexite- NaCaB 5O 6(OH) 6 · 5H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Chemical formula of Fluorapatite- Ca 5(PO 4) 3FAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

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Ulexite and Fluorapatite Specific Gravity

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