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Orbicular jasper and Apatite Physical Properties


Apatite and Orbicular jasper 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
-9999  
5  

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

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Orbicular jasper and Apatite Chemical Formula

While comparing Orbicular jasper 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 Orbicular jasper and Apatite chemical formula.

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Orbicular jasper and Apatite Specific Gravity

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

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