Apatite and Garnet Malaia Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.16-3.23
  
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Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal to uneven
  
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Cleavage
[0001] indistinct, [1010] indistinct
  
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Mohs Hardness
5
  
7-7.5
  
Chemical Composition
Ca 5(PO 4) 3(F,OH,Cl)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
  
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Apatite and Garnet Malaia Chemical Formula
While comparing Apatite and Garnet Malaia 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 Garnet Malaia 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
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Apatite and Garnet Malaia Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Apatite and Garnet Malaia Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Apatite and Garnet Malaia Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Apatite is Not Available whereas that of Garnet Malaia is Not Available.