Apatite and Boracite Physical Properties

Apatite

Boracite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

Soluble

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.16-3.232.95-2.96

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal

1.6 Cleavage

[0001] indistinct, [1010] indistinct

None

1.7 Mohs Hardness

57-7.5

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

Mg 3B 7O 13ClMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Apatite and Boracite Chemical Formula

While comparing Apatite and Boracite 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 Boracite 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 Boracite- Mg 3B 7O 13ClMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Apatite and Boracite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Apatite and Boracite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Apatite and Boracite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Apatite is 2.95-2.96 whereas that of Boracite is 2.95-2.96.