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Glass and Apatite Physical Properties


Apatite and Glass Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Not Available   

Solubility
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Not Available   

Durability
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Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.39-4.00   
3.16-3.23   

Fracture
ConchoidalGemdat.org, Management Team (2012), ConchoidalGemdat.org, Management Team (2012)   
Conchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal to uneven   

Cleavage
Not Available   
[0001] indistinct, [1010] indistinct   

Mohs Hardness
4-6   
5   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
Ca 5(PO 4) 3(F,OH,Cl)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references   

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Glass and Apatite Chemical Formula

While comparing Glass 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 Glass and Apatite chemical formula.

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Glass and Apatite Specific Gravity

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

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