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Sulfur and Apatite Physical Properties


Apatite and Sulfur Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Not Available   

Solubility
insoluble   
Not Available   

Durability
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Not Available   

Specific Gravity
Not Available   
3.16-3.23   

Fracture
(e.g. graphite).   
Conchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal to uneven   

Cleavage
{???} Imperfect, {???} Imperfect   
[0001] indistinct, [1010] indistinct   

Mohs Hardness
Not Available   
5   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
Ca 5(PO 4) 3(F,OH,Cl)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references   

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Sulfur and Apatite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sulfur 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 Sulfur and Apatite chemical formula.

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Sulfur and Apatite Specific Gravity

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

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