Apatite and Hyalite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.16-3.23
Not Available
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
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)
Apatite and Hyalite Chemical Formula
While comparing Apatite and Hyalite 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 Hyalite 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 Hyalite- SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
Apatite and Hyalite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Apatite and Hyalite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Apatite and Hyalite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Apatite is Not Available whereas that of Hyalite is Not Available.