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Zinnwaldite and Apatite Physical Properties


Apatite and Zinnwaldite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Elastic  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.9-3.1  
3.16-3.23  

Fracture
Uneven  
Conchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal to uneven  

Cleavage
Perfect basal {001}  
[0001] indistinct, [1010] indistinct  

Mohs Hardness
3.5-4.0  
5  

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

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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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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.

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