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Mohawkite and Apatite Physical Properties


Apatite and Mohawkite 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
3-3.5  
5  

Chemical Composition
Cu3As  
Ca 5(PO 4) 3(F,OH,Cl)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references  

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Mohawkite and Apatite Chemical Formula

While comparing Mohawkite 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 Mohawkite and Apatite chemical formula.

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Mohawkite and Apatite Specific Gravity

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

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