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Zinnwaldite and Apatite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Elastic
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1.2 Solubility
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Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.9-3.1
3.16-3.23
1.5 Fracture
Uneven
Conchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal to uneven
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect basal {001}
[0001] indistinct, [1010] indistinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3.5-4.0
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

Zinnwaldite and Apatite Chemical Formula

While comparing Zinnwaldite 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 Zinnwaldite 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

Zinnwaldite and Apatite Specific Gravity

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