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Rhodolite and Apatite Physical Properties

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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
3.843.16-3.23
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal
Conchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal to uneven
1.6 Cleavage
none, may show indistinct parting
[0001] indistinct, [1010] indistinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7-7.55
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe)3Al2Si3O12
Ca 5(PO 4) 3(F,OH,Cl)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Rhodolite and Apatite Chemical Formula

While comparing Rhodolite 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 Rhodolite and Apatite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Rhodolite- (Mg,Fe)3Al2Si3O12
  • Chemical formula of Apatite- Ca 5(PO 4) 3(F,OH,Cl)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Rhodolite and Apatite Specific Gravity

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