Apatite and Gedrite Physical Properties

Apatite and Gedrite Chemical Formula

While comparing Apatite and Gedrite 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 Gedrite 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 Gedrite- (Mg,Fe2+ ) 2[(Mg,Fe2+ ) 3Al 2](Si 6Al 2)O 22(OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Apatite and Gedrite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Apatite and Gedrite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Apatite and Gedrite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Apatite is 3.15-3.259 whereas that of Gedrite is 3.15-3.259.