Apatite and Simpsonite Physical Properties

Apatite

Simpsonite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.16-3.23

Not Available

1.5 Fracture

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

ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal

1.6 Cleavage

[0001] indistinct, [1010] indistinct

None

1.7 Mohs Hardness

7-7.5

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

Al 4(Ta,Nb) 3(O,OH,F) 14Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Apatite and Simpsonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Apatite and Simpsonite 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 Simpsonite 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 Simpsonite- Al 4(Ta,Nb) 3(O,OH,F) 14Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Apatite and Simpsonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Apatite and Simpsonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Apatite and Simpsonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Apatite is Not Available whereas that of Simpsonite is Not Available.