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Apatite and Kutnohorite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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Soluble
1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.16-3.233.12
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal to uneven
Subconchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
[0001] indistinct, [1010] indistinct
Perfect on {10 1 1}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
53-4
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca 5(PO 4) 3(F,OH,Cl)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
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Apatite and Kutnohorite Chemical Formula

While comparing Apatite and Kutnohorite 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 Kutnohorite 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
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Apatite and Kutnohorite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Apatite and Kutnohorite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Apatite and Kutnohorite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Apatite is 3.12 whereas that of Kutnohorite is 3.12.