Verdelite and Fluorapatite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.90-3.40
3.1-3.25
Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Cleavage
Not Available
Indistinct
Chemical Composition
Na(Li 1.5Al 1.5)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012) Formula given for elbaite.
Ca 5(PO 4) 3FAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Verdelite and Fluorapatite Chemical Formula
While comparing Verdelite 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 Verdelite and Fluorapatite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Verdelite- Na(Li 1.5Al 1.5)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012) Formula given for elbaite.
- Chemical formula of Fluorapatite- Ca 5(PO 4) 3FAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Verdelite and Fluorapatite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Verdelite and Fluorapatite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Verdelite and Fluorapatite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Verdelite is 3.1-3.25 whereas that of Fluorapatite is 3.1-3.25.