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Brazilianite and Apatite Physical Properties


Apatite and Brazilianite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.98-2.99   
3.16-3.23   

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

Cleavage
(010) Distinct to good   
[0001] indistinct, [1010] indistinct   

Mohs Hardness
5.5   
5   

Chemical Composition
NaAl 3(PO 4) 2(OH) 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   
Ca 5(PO 4) 3(F,OH,Cl)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references   

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Brazilianite and Apatite Chemical Formula

While comparing Brazilianite 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 Brazilianite and Apatite chemical formula.

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Brazilianite and Apatite Specific Gravity

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

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