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Zebra Rock and Apatite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
Soluble
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
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3.16-3.23
1.5 Fracture
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Conchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal to uneven
1.6 Cleavage
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[0001] indistinct, [1010] indistinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
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5
1.8 Chemical Composition
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Ca 5(PO 4) 3(F,OH,Cl)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Zebra Rock and Apatite Chemical Formula

While comparing Zebra Rock 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 Zebra Rock 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

Zebra Rock and Apatite Specific Gravity

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