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Hureaulite and Apatite Physical Properties


Apatite and Hureaulite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.19   
3.16-3.23   

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

Cleavage
{???} Distinct   
[0001] indistinct, [1010] indistinct   

Mohs Hardness
3.5   
5   

Chemical Composition
Mn2+5(PO 4) 2(PO 3OH) 2 · 4H 2O)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   
Ca 5(PO 4) 3(F,OH,Cl)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references   

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Hureaulite and Apatite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hureaulite 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 Hureaulite and Apatite chemical formula.

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Hureaulite and Apatite Specific Gravity

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

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