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Chalcedony and Apatite Physical Properties


Apatite and Chalcedony Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
Soluble  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.55-2.70  
3.16-3.23  

Fracture
Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal  
Conchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal to uneven  

Cleavage
Absent  
[0001] indistinct, [1010] indistinct  

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7  
5  

Chemical Composition
SiO2  
Ca 5(PO 4) 3(F,OH,Cl)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references  

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Chalcedony and Apatite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chalcedony 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 Chalcedony and Apatite chemical formula.

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Chalcedony and Apatite Specific Gravity

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

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