Apatite and Hambergite Physical Properties

Apatite

Hambergite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.16-3.232.33-2.37

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal to uneven

ConchoidalWalter Schumann, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle, Metallic

1.6 Cleavage

[0001] indistinct, [1010] indistinct

Perfect on {010}, good on {100}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

57.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

Be 2BO 3(OH)Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Apatite and Hambergite Chemical Formula

While comparing Apatite and Hambergite 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 Hambergite 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 Hambergite- Be 2BO 3(OH)Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Apatite and Hambergite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Apatite and Hambergite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Apatite and Hambergite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Apatite is 2.33-2.37 whereas that of Hambergite is 2.33-2.37.