Apatite and Hemimorphite Physical Properties
Specific Gravity
3.16-3.23
3.30-3.50
Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal to uneven
Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Conchoidal
Cleavage
[0001] indistinct, [1010] indistinct
Perfect on {110}, poor on {101}, {001} rare
Chemical Composition
Ca 5(PO 4) 3(F,OH,Cl)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Zn 4Si 2O 7(OH) 2H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Apatite and Hemimorphite Chemical Formula
While comparing Apatite and Hemimorphite 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 Hemimorphite 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 Hemimorphite- Zn 4Si 2O 7(OH) 2H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Apatite and Hemimorphite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Apatite and Hemimorphite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Apatite and Hemimorphite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Apatite is 3.30-3.50 whereas that of Hemimorphite is 3.30-3.50.