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Paraiba and Apatite Physical Properties


Apatite and Paraiba Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Not Available   

Solubility
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Durability
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Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.04-3.13   
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
7-7.5   
5   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
Ca 5(PO 4) 3(F,OH,Cl)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references   

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Paraiba and Apatite Chemical Formula

While comparing Paraiba 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 Paraiba and Apatite chemical formula.

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Paraiba and Apatite Specific Gravity

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

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