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Apatite and Girasol Physical Properties


Girasol and Apatite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.16-3.23   
1.98-2.50   

Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal to uneven   
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001)   

Cleavage
[0001] indistinct, [1010] indistinct   
Not Available   

Mohs Hardness
5   
5.5-6.5   

Chemical Composition
Ca 5(PO 4) 3(F,OH,Cl)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references   
SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)   

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Apatite and Girasol Chemical Formula

While comparing Apatite and Girasol 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 Girasol chemical formula.

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Apatite and Girasol Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Apatite and Girasol Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Apatite and Girasol Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Apatite is 1.98-2.50 whereas that of Girasol is 1.98-2.50.

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