Apatite and Topaz Physical Properties

Apatite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.16-3.23

3.49-3.57

1.5 Fracture

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

Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

[0001] indistinct, [1010] indistinct

[001] Perfect

1.7 Mohs Hardness

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

Al₂SiO₄(F,OH)₂

Apatite and Topaz Chemical Formula

While comparing Apatite and Topaz 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 Topaz 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 Topaz- Al₂SiO₄(F,OH)₂

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Apatite and Topaz Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Apatite and Topaz Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Apatite and Topaz Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Apatite is 3.49-3.57 whereas that of Topaz is 3.49-3.57.