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Kunzite and Apatite Physical Properties


Apatite and Kunzite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
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Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.15-3.21   
3.16-3.23   

Fracture
Gemstones of the world (2001), UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)   
Conchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), 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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Kunzite and Apatite Chemical Formula

While comparing Kunzite 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 Kunzite and Apatite chemical formula.

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Kunzite and Apatite Specific Gravity

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

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