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Apatite and Zoisite Physical Properties


Zoisite and Apatite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.16-3.23  
3.20-3.50  

Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal to uneven  
Uneven, Conchoidal, Even  

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

Mohs Hardness
5  
6-7  

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 Zoisite Chemical Formula

While comparing Apatite and Zoisite 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 Zoisite chemical formula.

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Apatite and Zoisite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Apatite and Zoisite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Apatite and Zoisite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Apatite is 3.20-3.50 whereas that of Zoisite is 3.20-3.50.

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