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Apatite and Libyan Desert Glass Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.16-3.232
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal to uneven
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1.6 Cleavage
[0001] indistinct, [1010] indistinct
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
5Not Available
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 Libyan Desert Glass Chemical Formula

While comparing Apatite and Libyan Desert Glass 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 Libyan Desert Glass 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 Libyan Desert Glass Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Apatite and Libyan Desert Glass Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Apatite and Libyan Desert Glass Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Apatite is 2 whereas that of Libyan Desert Glass is 2.