Obsidian and Apatite Physical Properties

Obsidian

Apatite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.35-2.603.16-3.23

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Conchoidal

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

1.6 Cleavage

Not Available

[0001] indistinct, [1010] indistinct

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5-5.55

2 10

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

Obsidian and Apatite Chemical Formula

While comparing Obsidian 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 Obsidian and Apatite chemical formula.

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

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Obsidian and Apatite Specific Gravity

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