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Apatite and Kurnakovite Physical Properties


Kurnakovite and Apatite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
Soluble  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.16-3.23  
1.847-1.852  

Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal to uneven  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
[0001] indistinct, [1010] indistinct  
Poor to indistinct on {010}  

Mohs Hardness
5  
2-3  

Chemical Composition
Ca 5(PO 4) 3(F,OH,Cl)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references  
Ca3Al3(SiO4)3(OH)  

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Apatite and Kurnakovite Chemical Formula

While comparing Apatite and Kurnakovite 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 Kurnakovite chemical formula.

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Apatite and Kurnakovite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Apatite and Kurnakovite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Apatite and Kurnakovite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Apatite is 1.847-1.852 whereas that of Kurnakovite is 1.847-1.852.

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