Thulite and Apatite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.1
3.16-3.23
Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Conchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal to uneven
Cleavage
Perfect {010} imperfect {100}
[0001] indistinct, [1010] indistinct
Chemical Composition
Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)
Ca 5(PO 4) 3(F,OH,Cl)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Thulite and Apatite Chemical Formula
While comparing Thulite 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 Thulite and Apatite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Thulite- Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)
- Chemical formula of Apatite- Ca 5(PO 4) 3(F,OH,Cl)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Thulite and Apatite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Thulite and Apatite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Thulite and Apatite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Thulite is 3.16-3.23 whereas that of Apatite is 3.16-3.23.