Snowflake Obsidian and Fluorapatite Physical Properties

Snowflake Obsidian and Fluorapatite Chemical Formula

While comparing Snowflake Obsidian and Fluorapatite 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 Snowflake Obsidian and Fluorapatite chemical formula.

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

Snowflake Obsidian and Fluorapatite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Snowflake Obsidian and Fluorapatite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Snowflake Obsidian and Fluorapatite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Snowflake Obsidian is 3.1-3.25 whereas that of Fluorapatite is 3.1-3.25.