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Agate and Chlorapatite Physical Properties


Chlorapatite and Agate Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.60-2.64  
3.17-3.18  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
-  

Cleavage
Indiscernible  
Perfect  

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7  
-9999  

Chemical Composition
SiO2  
Ca 5(PO 4) 3ClAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)  

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Agate and Chlorapatite Chemical Formula

While comparing Agate and Chlorapatite 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 Chlorapatite chemical formula.

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Agate and Chlorapatite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Agate and Chlorapatite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Agate and Chlorapatite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Agate is 3.17-3.18 whereas that of Chlorapatite is 3.17-3.18.

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