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Chalcedony and Chlorapatite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Solubility

Durability

Specific Gravity

Fracture

Cleavage

Mohs Hardness

Chemical Composition

 
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Soluble
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2.55-2.70
Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal
Absent
6.5-7
SiO2
 
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3.17-3.18
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Perfect
-9999
Ca 5(PO 4) 3ClAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Chalcedony and Chlorapatite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chalcedony 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 Chalcedony and Chlorapatite chemical formula.

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Chalcedony and Chlorapatite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chalcedony and Chlorapatite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chalcedony Vs Chlorapatite during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chalcedony is whereas that of Chlorapatite is .