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Herderite and Apatite Physical Properties


Apatite and Herderite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.90-3.02   
3.16-3.23   

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

Cleavage
Indistinct on {110}   
[0001] indistinct, [1010] indistinct   

Mohs Hardness
5-5.5   
5   

Chemical Composition
CaBePO 4(F,OH)Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   
Ca 5(PO 4) 3(F,OH,Cl)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references   

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Herderite and Apatite Chemical Formula

While comparing Herderite 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 Herderite and Apatite chemical formula.

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Herderite and Apatite Specific Gravity

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

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