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Baddeleyite and Apatite Physical Properties


Apatite and Baddeleyite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
5.5-6.0   
3.16-3.23   

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

Cleavage
{001} Distinct   
[0001] indistinct, [1010] indistinct   

Mohs Hardness
6.5   
5   

Chemical Composition
ZrO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)   
Ca 5(PO 4) 3(F,OH,Cl)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references   

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Baddeleyite and Apatite Chemical Formula

While comparing Baddeleyite and Apatite 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 Baddeleyite and Apatite chemical formula.

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Baddeleyite and Apatite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Baddeleyite and Apatite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Baddeleyite and Apatite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Baddeleyite is 3.16-3.23 whereas that of Apatite is 3.16-3.23.

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