Californite and Apatite Physical Properties

Californite

Apatite

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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

3.32-3.473.16-3.23

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

Not Available5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Ca 10Mg 2Al 4(SiO 4) 5(Si 2O 7) 2(OH) 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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

Californite and Apatite Chemical Formula

While comparing Californite 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 Californite and Apatite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Californite- Ca 10Mg 2Al 4(SiO 4) 5(Si 2O 7) 2(OH) 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
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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Californite and Apatite Specific Gravity

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