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Fuchsite and Apatite Physical Properties


Apatite and Fuchsite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.77-2.88   
3.16-3.23   

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

Cleavage
Perfect basal   
[0001] indistinct, [1010] indistinct   

Mohs Hardness
2.5   
5   

Chemical Composition
K(Al,Cr) 3Si 3O 10(OH) 2Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)   
Ca 5(PO 4) 3(F,OH,Cl)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references   

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Fuchsite and Apatite Chemical Formula

While comparing Fuchsite 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 Fuchsite and Apatite chemical formula.

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Fuchsite and Apatite Specific Gravity

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

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