Apatite and Parisite Physical Properties

Apatite and Parisite Chemical Formula

While comparing Apatite and Parisite 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 Parisite 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 Parisite- Ca(Nd,Ce,La) 2(CO 3) 3F 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Apatite and Parisite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Apatite and Parisite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Apatite and Parisite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Apatite is 4.33-4.42 whereas that of Parisite is 4.33-4.42.