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Apatite and Flint Physical Properties


Flint and Apatite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.16-3.23  
-9999  

Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal to uneven  
Uneven  

Cleavage
[0001] indistinct, [1010] indistinct  
None  

Mohs Hardness
5  
-9999  

Chemical Composition
Ca 5(PO 4) 3(F,OH,Cl)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references  
SiO2  

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Apatite and Flint Chemical Formula

While comparing Apatite and Flint 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 Flint chemical formula.

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Apatite and Flint Specific Gravity

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

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