Apatite and Hematite Physical Properties

Apatite

Hematite

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

Solubility

Durability

Specific Gravity

Fracture

Cleavage

Mohs Hardness

Chemical Composition

3.16-3.23

Conchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal to uneven

[0001] indistinct, [1010] indistinct

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

Brittle

5.00-5.30

Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Conchoidal

None, may show partings on {0001} and {10 1 1}

Fe 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Apatite and Hematite Chemical Formula

While comparing Apatite and Hematite 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 Hematite chemical formula.

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Apatite and Hematite Specific Gravity

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