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Apatite and Bixbite Physical Properties


Bixbite and Apatite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.16-3.23  
-9999  

Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal to uneven  
-  

Cleavage
[0001] indistinct, [1010] indistinct  
Indiscernible  

Mohs Hardness
5  
7.5  

Chemical Composition
Ca 5(PO 4) 3(F,OH,Cl)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references  
Be3Al2(SiO3)6  

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Apatite and Bixbite Chemical Formula

While comparing Apatite and Bixbite 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 Bixbite chemical formula.

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Apatite and Bixbite Specific Gravity

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

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