Apatite and Phosphosiderite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.16-3.23
2.74-2.76
Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal to uneven
UnevenAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), UnevenAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Uneven
Cleavage
[0001] indistinct, [1010] indistinct
{010} Perfect, {001} Distinct
Chemical Composition
Ca 5(PO 4) 3(F,OH,Cl)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Fe3+ PO 4 · 2H 2OAnthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)
Apatite and Phosphosiderite Chemical Formula
While comparing Apatite and Phosphosiderite 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 Phosphosiderite 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 Phosphosiderite- Fe3+ PO 4 · 2H 2OAnthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)
Apatite and Phosphosiderite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Apatite and Phosphosiderite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Apatite and Phosphosiderite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Apatite is 2.74-2.76 whereas that of Phosphosiderite is 2.74-2.76.