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Apatite and Variscite Physical Properties


Variscite and Apatite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.16-3.23  
2.42-2.58  

Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal to uneven  
Conchoidal, Splintery, ConchoidalWalter Schumann  

Cleavage
[0001] indistinct, [1010] indistinct  
[010] perfect  

Mohs Hardness
5  
4-5  

Chemical Composition
Ca 5(PO 4) 3(F,OH,Cl)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references  
AlPO4 · 2(H2O)  

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Apatite and Variscite Chemical Formula

While comparing Apatite and Variscite 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 Variscite chemical formula.

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Apatite and Variscite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Apatite and Variscite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Apatite and Variscite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Apatite is 2.42-2.58 whereas that of Variscite is 2.42-2.58.

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