Vlasovite and Fluorapatite Physical Properties

Vlasovite

Fluorapatite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

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1.2 Solubility

Nearly insoluble in HCl and HNO₃

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1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.973.1-3.25

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Brittle

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

1.6 Cleavage

Distinct on {010}

Indistinct

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

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

Vlasovite and Fluorapatite Chemical Formula

While comparing Vlasovite 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 Vlasovite and Fluorapatite chemical formula.

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

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Vlasovite and Fluorapatite Specific Gravity

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