Apatite and Phosgenite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Sectile
Solubility
Not Available
Soluble
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.16-3.23
6.13
Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal to uneven
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), (e.g. graphite).
Cleavage
[0001] indistinct, [1010] indistinct
Distinct on {001} and {110}, indistinct on {100}
Chemical Composition
Ca 5(PO 4) 3(F,OH,Cl)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Pb 2(CO 3)Cl 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Apatite and Phosgenite Chemical Formula
While comparing Apatite and Phosgenite 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 Phosgenite 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 Phosgenite- Pb 2(CO 3)Cl 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Apatite and Phosgenite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Apatite and Phosgenite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Apatite and Phosgenite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Apatite is 6.13 whereas that of Phosgenite is 6.13.