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Apatite and Iolite Physical Properties


Iolite and Apatite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
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Solubility
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Durability
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Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.16-3.23   
2.6-2.7   

Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal to uneven   
Not Available   

Cleavage
[0001] indistinct, [1010] indistinct   
3,1   

Mohs Hardness
5   
7-7.5   

Chemical Composition
Ca 5(PO 4) 3(F,OH,Cl)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references   
Mg2Al4Si5O18   

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Apatite and Iolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Apatite and Iolite 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 Iolite chemical formula.

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Apatite and Iolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Apatite and Iolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Apatite and Iolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Apatite is 2.6-2.7 whereas that of Iolite is 2.6-2.7.

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