Apatite and Moissanite Physical Properties

Apatite

Moissanite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

none

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.16-3.23

3.17-3.24

1.5 Fracture

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

Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

[0001] indistinct, [1010] indistinct

(0001) indistinct

1.7 Mohs Hardness

9-9.5

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

SiCArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Apatite and Moissanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Apatite and Moissanite 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 Moissanite 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 Moissanite- SiCArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

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Apatite and Moissanite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Apatite and Moissanite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Apatite and Moissanite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Apatite is 3.17-3.24 whereas that of Moissanite is 3.17-3.24.