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Austinite and Chlorapatite Physical Properties


Chlorapatite and Austinite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
Easily soluble in cold dilute HCl  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
4.12  
3.17-3.18  

Fracture
Uneven  
-  

Cleavage
Good in two directions parallel to the prism faces {110}  
Perfect  

Mohs Hardness
4-4.5  
-9999  

Chemical Composition
CaZn(AsO4)(OH)  
Ca 5(PO 4) 3ClAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)  

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Austinite and Chlorapatite Chemical Formula

While comparing Austinite 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 Austinite and Chlorapatite chemical formula.

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Austinite and Chlorapatite Specific Gravity

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

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