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Weloganite and Apatite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.20-3.22
3.16-3.23
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle
Conchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal to uneven
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on pseudo {0001}
[0001] indistinct, [1010] indistinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3
5
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

Weloganite and Apatite Chemical Formula

While comparing Weloganite 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 Weloganite and Apatite chemical formula.

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

Weloganite and Apatite Specific Gravity

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