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Vesuvianite and Fluorapatite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
Vesuvianite is virtually insolouble in acids
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.32-3.43
3.1-3.25
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
Poor on {110} and {100} very poor on {001}
Indistinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-7
5
1.8 Chemical Composition
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Ca 5(PO 4) 3FAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Vesuvianite and Fluorapatite Chemical Formula

While comparing Vesuvianite 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 Vesuvianite and Fluorapatite chemical formula.

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

Vesuvianite and Fluorapatite Specific Gravity

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