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Amazonite and Apatite Physical Properties


Apatite and Amazonite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.55-2.57  
3.16-3.23  

Fracture
Uneven  
Conchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal to uneven  

Cleavage
2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal  
[0001] indistinct, [1010] indistinct  

Mohs Hardness
6-6.5  
5  

Chemical Composition
KAlSi3O8  
Ca 5(PO 4) 3(F,OH,Cl)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references  

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Amazonite and Apatite Chemical Formula

While comparing Amazonite 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 Amazonite and Apatite chemical formula.

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Amazonite and Apatite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Amazonite and Apatite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Amazonite and Apatite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Amazonite is 3.16-3.23 whereas that of Apatite is 3.16-3.23.

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