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White Opal and Fluorapatite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
1.98-2.503.1-3.25
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
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Indistinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5.5-6.55
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
Ca 5(PO 4) 3FAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

White Opal and Fluorapatite Chemical Formula

While comparing White Opal 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 White Opal and Fluorapatite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of White Opal- SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
  • Chemical formula of Fluorapatite- Ca 5(PO 4) 3FAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

White Opal and Fluorapatite Specific Gravity

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