Apatite and Witherite Physical Properties

Apatite

Witherite

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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

3.16-3.234.27-4.35

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

[0001] indistinct, [1010] indistinct

{010} Distinct

1.7 Mohs Hardness

53-3.5

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

BaCO 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Apatite and Witherite Chemical Formula

While comparing Apatite and Witherite 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 Witherite 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 Witherite- BaCO 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Apatite and Witherite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Apatite and Witherite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Apatite and Witherite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Apatite is 4.27-4.35 whereas that of Witherite is 4.27-4.35.