Amber and Apatite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Solubility
Soluble
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
1.05-1.10
  
3.16-3.23
  
Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
  
Conchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal to uneven
  
Cleavage
None
  
[0001] indistinct, [1010] indistinct
  
Mohs Hardness
2-2.5
  
5
  
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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