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Apatite and Cavansite Physical Properties


Cavansite and Apatite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.16-3.23  
2.25-2.33  

Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal to uneven  
-  

Cleavage
[0001] indistinct, [1010] indistinct  
Good on {010}  

Mohs Hardness
5  
3-4  

Chemical Composition
Ca 5(PO 4) 3(F,OH,Cl)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references  
Ca(VO)Si4O10•4(H2O)  

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Apatite and Cavansite Chemical Formula

While comparing Apatite and Cavansite 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 Cavansite chemical formula.

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Apatite and Cavansite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Apatite and Cavansite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Apatite and Cavansite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Apatite is 2.25-2.33 whereas that of Cavansite is 2.25-2.33.

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