Apatite and Chambersite Physical Properties

Apatite

Chambersite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.16-3.233.50

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

[0001] indistinct, [1010] indistinct

None

1.7 Mohs Hardness

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

Mn 3B 7O 13ClMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Apatite and Chambersite Chemical Formula

While comparing Apatite and Chambersite 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 Chambersite 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 Chambersite- Mn 3B 7O 13ClMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

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Apatite and Chambersite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Apatite and Chambersite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Apatite and Chambersite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Apatite is 3.50 whereas that of Chambersite is 3.50.