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Fluorapatite and Opal Physical Properties


Opal and Fluorapatite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
BrittleWalter Schumann   

Solubility
Not Available   
hot salt water   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.1-3.25   
1.98-2.25   

Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle   

Cleavage
Indistinct   
None   

Mohs Hardness
5   
5-6.5   

Chemical Composition
Ca 5(PO 4) 3FAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   
SiO2 · nH2O   

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Fluorapatite and Opal Chemical Formula

While comparing Fluorapatite and Opal 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 Opal chemical formula.

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Fluorapatite and Opal Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Fluorapatite and Opal Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Fluorapatite and Opal Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Fluorapatite is 1.98-2.25 whereas that of Opal is 1.98-2.25.

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