Apatite and Melanite Physical Properties

Apatite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.16-3.233.70-4.10

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

1.6 Cleavage

[0001] indistinct, [1010] indistinct

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1.7 Mohs Hardness

56.5-7

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 3Fe 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Apatite and Melanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Apatite and Melanite 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 Melanite 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 Melanite- Ca 3Fe 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

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Apatite and Melanite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Apatite and Melanite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Apatite and Melanite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Apatite is 3.70-4.10 whereas that of Melanite is 3.70-4.10.