Amber and Apatite Physical Properties

Amber

Apatite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Soluble

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

1.05-1.103.16-3.23

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle

Conchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal to uneven

1.6 Cleavage

None

[0001] indistinct, [1010] indistinct

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2-2.55

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

[C,H,O]

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

Amber and Apatite Chemical Formula

While comparing Amber 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 Amber and Apatite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Amber- [C,H,O]
Chemical formula of Apatite- Ca 5(PO 4) 3(F,OH,Cl)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Amber and Apatite Specific Gravity

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

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