Diamond and Apatite Physical Properties

Diamond

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Soluble

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.50-3.533.16-3.23

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Conchoidal, Brittle

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

1.6 Cleavage

111 (perfect in four directions)

[0001] indistinct, [1010] indistinct

1.7 Mohs Hardness

105

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

Diamond and Apatite Chemical Formula

While comparing Diamond 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 Diamond and Apatite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Diamond- 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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Diamond and Apatite Specific Gravity

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