Apatite and Scorodite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.16-3.23
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Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal to uneven
Sub-Conchoidal, Splintery
Cleavage
[0001] indistinct, [1010] indistinct
{201} Imperfect, {100} Poor, {001} Poor
Chemical Composition
Ca 5(PO 4) 3(F,OH,Cl)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
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Apatite and Scorodite Chemical Formula
While comparing Apatite and Scorodite 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 Scorodite 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
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Apatite and Scorodite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Apatite and Scorodite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Apatite and Scorodite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Apatite is Not Available whereas that of Scorodite is Not Available.