Apatite and Diamond Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
Solubility
Not Available
Soluble
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.16-3.23
3.50-3.53
Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal to uneven
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Conchoidal, Brittle
Cleavage
[0001] indistinct, [1010] indistinct
111 (perfect in four directions)
Chemical Composition
Ca 5(PO 4) 3(F,OH,Cl)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
C
Apatite and Diamond Chemical Formula
While comparing Apatite and Diamond 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 Diamond 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 Diamond- C
Apatite and Diamond Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Apatite and Diamond Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Apatite and Diamond Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Apatite is 3.50-3.53 whereas that of Diamond is 3.50-3.53.