Apatite and Brucite Physical Properties

Apatite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Sectile

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.16-3.232.39

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

Irregular

1.6 Cleavage

[0001] indistinct, [1010] indistinct

Perfect on {0001}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

52.5

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(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Apatite and Brucite Chemical Formula

While comparing Apatite and Brucite 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 Brucite 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 Brucite- Mg(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

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Apatite and Brucite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Apatite and Brucite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Apatite and Brucite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Apatite is 2.39 whereas that of Brucite is 2.39.