Apatite and Purpurite Physical Properties

Apatite

Purpurite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.16-3.23

3.2-3.4

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal to uneven

Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

[0001] indistinct, [1010] indistinct

[100] [001] perfect

1.7 Mohs Hardness

4-4.5

1.8 Chemical Composition

Ca 5(PO 4) 3(F,OH,Cl)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

MnPO 4Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Apatite and Purpurite Chemical Formula

While comparing Apatite and Purpurite 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 Purpurite 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 Purpurite- MnPO 4Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

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Apatite and Purpurite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Apatite and Purpurite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Apatite and Purpurite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Apatite is 3.2-3.4 whereas that of Purpurite is 3.2-3.4.