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Anatase and Chlorapatite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.82-3.97
3.17-3.18
1.5 Fracture
Subconchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
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1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on [001] and [011]
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
5.5-6
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1.8 Chemical Composition
TiO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
Ca 5(PO 4) 3ClAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Anatase and Chlorapatite Chemical Formula

While comparing Anatase and Chlorapatite 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 Anatase and Chlorapatite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Anatase- TiO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Chlorapatite- Ca 5(PO 4) 3ClAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Anatase and Chlorapatite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Anatase and Chlorapatite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Anatase and Chlorapatite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Anatase is 3.17-3.18 whereas that of Chlorapatite is 3.17-3.18.

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