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Lawsonite and Apatite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.09
3.16-3.23
1.5 Fracture
White, Yellow, Pale blue, Brittle, Uneven
Conchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal to uneven
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {100} and {010}, imperfect on {101}
[0001] indistinct, [1010] indistinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
8
5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Not Available
Ca 5(PO 4) 3(F,OH,Cl)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Lawsonite and Apatite Chemical Formula

While comparing Lawsonite 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 Lawsonite and Apatite chemical formula.

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

Lawsonite and Apatite Specific Gravity

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