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Agate and Apatite Physical Properties


Apatite and Agate Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.60-2.64  
3.16-3.23  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Conchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal to uneven  

Cleavage
Indiscernible  
[0001] indistinct, [1010] indistinct  

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7  
5  

Chemical Composition
SiO2  
Ca 5(PO 4) 3(F,OH,Cl)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references  

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Agate and Apatite Chemical Formula

While comparing Agate and Apatite 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 Agate and Apatite chemical formula.

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Agate and Apatite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Agate and Apatite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Agate and Apatite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Agate is 3.16-3.23 whereas that of Apatite is 3.16-3.23.

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