Apatite and Orbicular jasper Physical Properties

Apatite

Orbicular jasper

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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

3.16-3.23Not Available

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

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 Orbicular jasper Chemical Formula

While comparing Apatite and Orbicular jasper 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 Orbicular jasper 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 Orbicular jasper Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Apatite and Orbicular jasper Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Apatite and Orbicular jasper Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Apatite is Not Available whereas that of Orbicular jasper is Not Available.