Apatite and Shigaite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Moderately flexible
Solubility
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Not Available
Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.16-3.23
2.32
Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal to uneven
Flexible Flexible fragments.
Cleavage
[0001] indistinct, [1010] indistinct
Perfect on {0001}
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 Shigaite Chemical Formula
While comparing Apatite and Shigaite 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 Shigaite 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 Shigaite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Apatite and Shigaite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Apatite and Shigaite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Apatite is 2.32 whereas that of Shigaite is 2.32.