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Fire Agate and Chlorapatite Physical Properties


Chlorapatite and Fire Agate Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.60-2.64  
3.17-3.18  

Fracture
Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal  
-  

Cleavage
Absent  
Perfect  

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7  
-9999  

Chemical Composition
SiO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)  
Ca 5(PO 4) 3ClAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)  

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Fire Agate and Chlorapatite Chemical Formula

While comparing Fire 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 Fire Agate and Chlorapatite chemical formula.

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Fire Agate and Chlorapatite Specific Gravity

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

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