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Apatite and Hiddenite Physical Properties


Hiddenite and Apatite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.16-3.23  
3.15-3.21  

Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal to uneven  
-  

Cleavage
[0001] indistinct, [1010] indistinct  
1,2 prismatic  

Mohs Hardness
5  
6-7  

Chemical Composition
Ca 5(PO 4) 3(F,OH,Cl)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references  
LiAlSi2O6  

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Apatite and Hiddenite Chemical Formula

While comparing Apatite and Hiddenite 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 Hiddenite chemical formula.

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Apatite and Hiddenite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Apatite and Hiddenite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Apatite and Hiddenite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Apatite is 3.15-3.21 whereas that of Hiddenite is 3.15-3.21.

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