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Vanadinite and Fluorapatite Physical Properties


Fluorapatite and Vanadinite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
6.8-7.1   
3.1-3.25   

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

Cleavage
None   
Indistinct   

Mohs Hardness
3-4   
5   

Chemical Composition
C20H36   
Ca 5(PO 4) 3FAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   

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Vanadinite and Fluorapatite Chemical Formula

While comparing Vanadinite 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 Vanadinite and Fluorapatite chemical formula.

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Vanadinite and Fluorapatite Specific Gravity

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

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