Apatite and Magnesite Physical Properties

Apatite

Magnesite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

Effervesces in hot HCl

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.16-3.23

2.92-3.12

1.5 Fracture

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

Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

[0001] indistinct, [1010] indistinct

[10 1 1] perfect

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3.5-4.5

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

MgCO 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Apatite and Magnesite Chemical Formula

While comparing Apatite and Magnesite 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 Magnesite 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 Magnesite- MgCO 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Apatite and Magnesite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Apatite and Magnesite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Apatite and Magnesite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Apatite is 2.92-3.12 whereas that of Magnesite is 2.92-3.12.