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Hematite and Apatite Physical Properties


Apatite and Hematite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
5.00-5.30  
3.16-3.23  

Fracture
Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Conchoidal  
Conchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal to uneven  

Cleavage
None, may show partings on {0001} and {10 1 1}  
[0001] indistinct, [1010] indistinct  

Mohs Hardness
6  
5  

Chemical Composition
Fe 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)  
Ca 5(PO 4) 3(F,OH,Cl)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references  

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Hematite and Apatite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hematite 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 Hematite and Apatite chemical formula.

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Hematite and Apatite Specific Gravity

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

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