Rossmanite and Apatite Physical Properties

Rossmanite

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

33.16-3.23

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Brittle, Metallic

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

1.6 Cleavage

None

[0001] indistinct, [1010] indistinct

1.7 Mohs Hardness

Not Available5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

◻(LiAl 2)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

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

Rossmanite and Apatite Chemical Formula

While comparing Rossmanite 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 Rossmanite and Apatite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Rossmanite- ◻(LiAl 2)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
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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Rossmanite and Apatite Specific Gravity

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