Opal and Apatite Physical Properties
Tenacity
BrittleWalter Schumann
Not Available
Solubility
hot salt water
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
1.98-2.25
3.16-3.23
Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle
Conchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal to uneven
Cleavage
None
[0001] indistinct, [1010] indistinct
Chemical Composition
SiO2 · nH2O
Ca 5(PO 4) 3(F,OH,Cl)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Opal and Apatite Chemical Formula
While comparing Opal and Apatite 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 Opal and Apatite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Opal- SiO2 · nH2O
- Chemical formula of Apatite- Ca 5(PO 4) 3(F,OH,Cl)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Opal and Apatite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Opal and Apatite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Opal and Apatite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Opal is 3.16-3.23 whereas that of Apatite is 3.16-3.23.