Sarcopside and Apatite Physical Properties

Sarcopside

Apatite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.79-3.943.16-3.23

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Lamellar, Splintery

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

1.6 Cleavage

{100} Good, {001} Good, {010} Poor

[0001] indistinct, [1010] indistinct

1.7 Mohs Hardness

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

Sarcopside and Apatite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sarcopside 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 Sarcopside 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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Sarcopside and Apatite Specific Gravity

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