Diamond and Apatite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
Solubility
Soluble
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.50-3.53
3.16-3.23
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
Cleavage
111 (perfect in four directions)
[0001] indistinct, [1010] indistinct
Chemical Composition
C
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
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.
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