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Apatite and Bort Physical Properties


Bort 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  
None  

Mohs Hardness
5  
-9999  

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

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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.

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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 .

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