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Fluorapatite and Smoky Quartz Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.1-3.25
2.65
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
Indistinct
{0110} Indistinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5
7
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca 5(PO 4) 3FAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
SiO2

Fluorapatite and Smoky Quartz Chemical Formula

While comparing Fluorapatite and Smoky Quartz 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 Smoky Quartz chemical formula.

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

Fluorapatite and Smoky Quartz Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Fluorapatite and Smoky Quartz Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Fluorapatite and Smoky Quartz Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Fluorapatite is 2.65 whereas that of Smoky Quartz is 2.65.