Apatite and Boleite Physical Properties

Apatite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.16-3.235.05

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

1.6 Cleavage

[0001] indistinct, [1010] indistinct

[001] perfect

1.7 Mohs Hardness

53-3.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

Pb 26Ag 10Cu 24Cl 62(OH) 48 · 3H 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Apatite and Boleite Chemical Formula

While comparing Apatite and Boleite 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 Boleite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Apatite- Ca 5(PO 4) 3(F,OH,Cl)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Chemical formula of Boleite- Pb 26Ag 10Cu 24Cl 62(OH) 48 · 3H 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

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Apatite and Boleite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Apatite and Boleite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Apatite and Boleite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Apatite is 5.05 whereas that of Boleite is 5.05.