Apatite and Siderite Physical Properties
Specific Gravity
3.16-3.23
3.83-3.89
Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal to uneven
Uneven, Conchoidal
Cleavage
[0001] indistinct, [1010] indistinct
Perfect on {01 1 1}
Chemical Composition
Ca 5(PO 4) 3(F,OH,Cl)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Fe2+ CO 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Apatite and Siderite Chemical Formula
While comparing Apatite and Siderite 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 Siderite 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 Siderite- Fe2+ CO 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Apatite and Siderite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Apatite and Siderite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Apatite and Siderite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Apatite is 3.83-3.89 whereas that of Siderite is 3.83-3.89.