Apatite and Larimar Physical Properties

Apatite

Larimar

Add ⊕

1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.16-3.232.74-2.90

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal to uneven

Not Available

1.6 Cleavage

[0001] indistinct, [1010] indistinct

Not Available

1.7 Mohs Hardness

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

Ca 2NaHSi 3O 9Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Apatite and Larimar Chemical Formula

While comparing Apatite and Larimar 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 Larimar 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 Larimar- Ca 2NaHSi 3O 9Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Compare Gems for Gemini » More

Apatite Vs Pearl

Apatite Vs Jade

Apatite Vs Lazulite

» More

More Compare Gems for Gemini

Apatite and Larimar Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Apatite and Larimar Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Apatite and Larimar Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Apatite is 2.74-2.90 whereas that of Larimar is 2.74-2.90.