Prismatine and Apatite Physical Properties

Prismatine

Apatite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

3.343.16-3.23

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Not Available

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

1.6 Cleavage

{110} Perfect

[0001] indistinct, [1010] indistinct

1.7 Mohs Hardness

Not Available5

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

Prismatine and Apatite Chemical Formula

While comparing Prismatine 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 Prismatine 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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Prismatine and Apatite Specific Gravity

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