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Apatite and Simpsonite Physical Properties


Simpsonite and Apatite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.16-3.23   
Not Available   

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   

Cleavage
[0001] indistinct, [1010] indistinct   
None   

Mohs Hardness
5   
7-7.5   

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.   

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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.

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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.

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