Agate and Fluorapatite Physical Properties

Agate

Fluorapatite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.60-2.64

3.1-3.25

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)

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

1.6 Cleavage

Indiscernible

Indistinct

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6.5-7

1.8 Chemical Composition

SiO₂

Ca 5(PO 4) 3FAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Agate and Fluorapatite Chemical Formula

While comparing Agate 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 Agate and Fluorapatite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Agate- SiO₂
Chemical formula of Fluorapatite- Ca 5(PO 4) 3FAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

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Agate and Fluorapatite Specific Gravity

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