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Apatite and Blue quartz Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Solubility

Durability

Specific Gravity

Fracture

Cleavage

Mohs Hardness

Chemical Composition

 
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3.16-3.23
Conchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal to uneven
[0001] indistinct, [1010] indistinct
5
Ca 5(PO 4) 3(F,OH,Cl)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
 
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-9999
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None
-9999
SiO2 with dumortierite

Apatite and Blue quartz Chemical Formula

While comparing Apatite and Blue quartz 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 Blue quartz chemical formula.

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Apatite and Blue quartz Specific Gravity

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