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Jacinth and Apatite Physical Properties


Apatite and Jacinth Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
-9999  
3.16-3.23  

Fracture
-  
Conchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal to uneven  

Cleavage
None  
[0001] indistinct, [1010] indistinct  

Mohs Hardness
-9999  
5  

Chemical Composition
ZrSiO4  
Ca 5(PO 4) 3(F,OH,Cl)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references  

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Jacinth and Apatite Chemical Formula

While comparing Jacinth 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 Jacinth and Apatite chemical formula.

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Jacinth and Apatite Specific Gravity

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

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