Bixbite and Apatite Physical Properties

Bixbite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

Not Available3.16-3.23

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

1.6 Cleavage

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[0001] indistinct, [1010] indistinct

1.7 Mohs Hardness

7.55

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

Bixbite and Apatite Chemical Formula

While comparing Bixbite 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 Bixbite and Apatite 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

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Bixbite and Apatite Specific Gravity

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