Amethyst and Fluorapatite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Solubility
insoluble in common solvents
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
2.65
  
3.1-3.25
  
Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
  
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
  
Cleavage
Indiscernible
  
Indistinct
  
Mohs Hardness
7
  
5
  
Chemical Composition
SiO2
  
Ca 5(PO 4) 3FAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
  
Amethyst and Fluorapatite Chemical Formula
While comparing Amethyst 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 Amethyst and Fluorapatite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Amethyst- SiO2
- Chemical formula of Fluorapatite- Ca 5(PO 4) 3FAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Amethyst and Fluorapatite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Amethyst and Fluorapatite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Amethyst and Fluorapatite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Amethyst is 3.1-3.25 whereas that of Fluorapatite is 3.1-3.25.