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Apatite and Emerald Physical Properties


Emerald and Apatite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
Hard  

Specific Gravity
3.16-3.23  
2.67-2.78  

Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal to uneven  
Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann  

Cleavage
[0001] indistinct, [1010] indistinct  
Imperfect on the [0001]  

Mohs Hardness
5  
7.5-8  

Chemical Composition
Ca 5(PO 4) 3(F,OH,Cl)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references  
Be3Al2SiO6  

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Apatite and Emerald Chemical Formula

While comparing Apatite and Emerald 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 Emerald chemical formula.

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Apatite and Emerald Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Apatite and Emerald Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Apatite and Emerald Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Apatite is 2.67-2.78 whereas that of Emerald is 2.67-2.78.

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