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Whitlockite and Fluorapatite Physical Properties


Fluorapatite and Whitlockite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
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Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.12   
3.1-3.25   

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

Cleavage
None   
Indistinct   

Mohs Hardness
Not Available   
5   

Chemical Composition
Ca 9(Mg,Fe2+ )(PO 4) 6(PO 3OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   
Ca 5(PO 4) 3FAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   

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Whitlockite and Fluorapatite Chemical Formula

While comparing Whitlockite 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 Whitlockite and Fluorapatite chemical formula.

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Whitlockite and Fluorapatite Specific Gravity

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

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