Apatite and Rutile Physical Properties

Apatite

Rutile

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

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Insoluble in acids

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.16-3.23

4.20-4.30

1.5 Fracture

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

Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

1.6 Cleavage

[0001] indistinct, [1010] indistinct

{110} good, 100 moderate, parting on {092} and {011}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6-6.5

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

TiO 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Apatite and Rutile Chemical Formula

While comparing Apatite and Rutile 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 Rutile 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 Rutile- TiO 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

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Apatite and Rutile Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Apatite and Rutile Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Apatite and Rutile Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Apatite is 4.20-4.30 whereas that of Rutile is 4.20-4.30.