Apatite and Bort Physical Properties

Apatite and Bort Chemical Formula

While comparing Apatite and Bort 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 Bort 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 Bort- C

Apatite and Bort Specific Gravity

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