Weloganite and Fluorapatite Physical Properties

Weloganite and Fluorapatite Chemical Formula

While comparing Weloganite 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 Weloganite and Fluorapatite chemical formula.

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

Weloganite and Fluorapatite Specific Gravity

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