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Apatite and Star diopside Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.16-3.23Not Available
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal to uneven
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1.6 Cleavage
[0001] indistinct, [1010] indistinct
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
5Not Available
Amber
2 10
1.8 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 Star diopside Chemical Formula

While comparing Apatite and Star diopside 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 Star diopside 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 Star diopside Specific Gravity

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