Apatite and Petrified Wood Physical Properties

Apatite and Petrified Wood Chemical Formula

While comparing Apatite and Petrified Wood 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 Petrified Wood 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 Petrified Wood Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Apatite and Petrified Wood Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Apatite and Petrified Wood Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Apatite is 2.58-2.91 whereas that of Petrified Wood is 2.58-2.91.