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Hiddenite and Apatite Physical Properties


Apatite and Hiddenite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.15-3.21  
3.16-3.23  

Fracture
-  
Conchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal to uneven  

Cleavage
1,2 prismatic  
[0001] indistinct, [1010] indistinct  

Mohs Hardness
6-7  
5  

Chemical Composition
LiAlSi2O6  
Ca 5(PO 4) 3(F,OH,Cl)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references  

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Hiddenite and Apatite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hiddenite 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 Hiddenite and Apatite chemical formula.

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Hiddenite and Apatite Specific Gravity

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

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