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Apatite and Chambersite Physical Properties


Chambersite and Apatite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.16-3.23  
3.50  

Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal to uneven  
Uneven, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
[0001] indistinct, [1010] indistinct  
None  

Mohs Hardness
5  
7  

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 O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  

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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.

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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.

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