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Apatite and Kunzite Physical Properties


Kunzite and Apatite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.16-3.23   
3.15-3.21   

Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal to uneven   
Gemstones of the world (2001), UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)   

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 Kunzite Chemical Formula

While comparing Apatite and Kunzite 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 Kunzite chemical formula.

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Apatite and Kunzite Specific Gravity

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

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