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Apatite and Tanzanite Physical Properties


Tanzanite and Apatite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
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Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Hard   

Specific Gravity
3.16-3.23   
3.35   

Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal to uneven   
Uneven, Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)   

Cleavage
[0001] indistinct, [1010] indistinct   
Perfect {010}, imperfect {100}   

Mohs Hardness
5   
6.5-7   

Chemical Composition
Ca 5(PO 4) 3(F,OH,Cl)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references   
Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)   

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Apatite and Tanzanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Apatite and Tanzanite 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 Tanzanite chemical formula.

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Apatite and Tanzanite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Apatite and Tanzanite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Apatite and Tanzanite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Apatite is 3.35 whereas that of Tanzanite is 3.35.

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