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Apatite and Sunstone Physical Properties

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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
3.16-3.232.62-2.65
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal to uneven
Gemstones of the world (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
[0001] indistinct, [1010] indistinct
001
1.7 Mohs Hardness
56
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
Microcline: KAlSi3O8 Oligoclase: (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8

Apatite and Sunstone Chemical Formula

While comparing Apatite and Sunstone 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 Sunstone 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 Sunstone- Microcline: KAlSi3O8 Oligoclase: (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8

Apatite and Sunstone Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Apatite and Sunstone Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Apatite and Sunstone Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Apatite is 2.62-2.65 whereas that of Sunstone is 2.62-2.65.