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London blue topaz and Apatite Physical Properties


Apatite and London blue topaz Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
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3.16-3.23   

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

Cleavage
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[0001] indistinct, [1010] indistinct   

Mohs Hardness
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5   

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   

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London blue topaz and Apatite Chemical Formula

While comparing London blue topaz 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 London blue topaz and Apatite chemical formula.

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London blue topaz and Apatite Specific Gravity

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

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