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Selenite and Apatite Physical Properties


Apatite and Selenite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
-9999  
3.16-3.23  

Fracture
-  
Conchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal to uneven  

Cleavage
Perfect  
[0001] indistinct, [1010] indistinct  

Mohs Hardness
2  
5  

Chemical Composition
CaSO4·2H2O  
Ca 5(PO 4) 3(F,OH,Cl)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references  

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Selenite and Apatite Chemical Formula

While comparing Selenite 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 Selenite and Apatite chemical formula.

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Selenite and Apatite Specific Gravity

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

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