Apatite and Prase Physical Properties
Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.16-3.23
2.64-2.69
Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal to uneven
Gems, Sixth Edition (2006), Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Cleavage
[0001] indistinct, [1010] indistinct
Not Available
Mohs Hardness
5
7
Chemical Composition
Ca 5(PO 4) 3(F,OH,Cl)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
SiO 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Apatite and Prase Chemical Formula
While comparing Apatite and Prase 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 Prase 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 Prase- SiO 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Apatite and Prase Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Apatite and Prase Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Apatite and Prase Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Apatite is 2.64-2.69 whereas that of Prase is 2.64-2.69.
