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Gahnospinel and Apatite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.65-4.55
3.16-3.23
1.5 Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Conchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal to uneven
1.6 Cleavage
None, but may exhibit slight parting
[0001] indistinct, [1010] indistinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7.5-8
5
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Mg,Zn)Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
Ca 5(PO 4) 3(F,OH,Cl)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Gahnospinel and Apatite Chemical Formula

While comparing Gahnospinel 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 Gahnospinel and Apatite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Gahnospinel- (Mg,Zn)Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
  • Chemical formula of Apatite- Ca 5(PO 4) 3(F,OH,Cl)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Gahnospinel and Apatite Specific Gravity

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