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Californite and Chlorapatite Physical Properties


Chlorapatite and Californite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.32-3.47   
3.17-3.18   

Fracture
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Cleavage
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Mohs Hardness
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Chemical Composition
Ca 10Mg 2Al 4(SiO 4) 5(Si 2O 7) 2(OH) 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   
Ca 5(PO 4) 3ClAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   

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Californite and Chlorapatite Chemical Formula

While comparing Californite 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 Californite and Chlorapatite chemical formula.

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Californite and Chlorapatite Specific Gravity

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

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