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Fluorapatite and Chalcedony Physical Properties


Chalcedony and Fluorapatite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Soluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.1-3.25   
2.55-2.70   

Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   
Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann   

Cleavage
Indistinct   
Absent   

Mohs Hardness
5   
6.5-7   

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

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Fluorapatite and Chalcedony Chemical Formula

While comparing Fluorapatite and Chalcedony 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 Fluorapatite and Chalcedony chemical formula.

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Fluorapatite and Chalcedony Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Fluorapatite and Chalcedony Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Fluorapatite and Chalcedony Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Fluorapatite is 2.55-2.70 whereas that of Chalcedony is 2.55-2.70.

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