Apatite and Afghanite Physical Properties

Apatite

Afghanite

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

Solubility

Durability

Specific Gravity

Fracture

Cleavage

Mohs Hardness

Chemical Composition

3.16-3.23

Conchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal to uneven

[0001] indistinct, [1010] indistinct

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

2.55-2.65

Conchoidal

Perfect {10 1 0}

5.5-6

(Na,Ca,K) 8(Si,Al) 12O 24(SO 4,Cl,CO 3) 3(H 2O)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Apatite and Afghanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Apatite and Afghanite 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 Apatite and Afghanite chemical formula.

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Apatite and Afghanite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Apatite and Afghanite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Apatite Vs Afghanite during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Apatite is whereas that of Afghanite is .