Zoisite and Fluorapatite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.20-3.50
3.1-3.25
Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Even
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Cleavage
Perfect {010} imperfect {100}
Indistinct
Chemical Composition
Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)
Ca 5(PO 4) 3FAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Zoisite and Fluorapatite Chemical Formula
While comparing Zoisite 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 Zoisite and Fluorapatite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Zoisite- Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)
- Chemical formula of Fluorapatite- Ca 5(PO 4) 3FAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Zoisite and Fluorapatite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Zoisite and Fluorapatite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Zoisite and Fluorapatite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Zoisite is 3.1-3.25 whereas that of Fluorapatite is 3.1-3.25.