Hexagonite and Apatite Physical Properties

Hexagonite

Apatite

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

Solubility

Durability

Specific Gravity

Fracture

Cleavage

Mohs Hardness

Chemical Composition

Brittle

2.98-3.03

Uneven

[110] perfect; [010] distinct

5-6

Ca 2Mg 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

3.16-3.23

Conchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal to uneven

[0001] indistinct, [1010] indistinct

Ca 5(PO 4) 3(F,OH,Cl)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Hexagonite and Apatite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hexagonite 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 Hexagonite and Apatite chemical formula.

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Hexagonite and Apatite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hexagonite and Apatite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hexagonite Vs Apatite during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hexagonite is whereas that of Apatite is .