Idocrase and Apatite Physical Properties

Idocrase

Apatite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

Not Available3.16-3.23

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

1.6 Cleavage

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[0001] indistinct, [1010] indistinct

1.7 Mohs Hardness

Not Available5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

Idocrase and Apatite Chemical Formula

While comparing Idocrase 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 Idocrase and Apatite chemical formula.

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

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Idocrase and Apatite Specific Gravity

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