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Kurnakovite and Apatite Physical Properties


Apatite and Kurnakovite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
Soluble  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
1.847-1.852  
3.16-3.23  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Conchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal to uneven  

Cleavage
Poor to indistinct on {010}  
[0001] indistinct, [1010] indistinct  

Mohs Hardness
2-3  
5  

Chemical Composition
Ca3Al3(SiO4)3(OH)  
Ca 5(PO 4) 3(F,OH,Cl)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references  

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Kurnakovite and Apatite Chemical Formula

While comparing Kurnakovite 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 Kurnakovite and Apatite chemical formula.

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Kurnakovite and Apatite Specific Gravity

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

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