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Charlesite and Chlorapatite Physical Properties


Chlorapatite and Charlesite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
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Solubility
Not Available   
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Durability
Not Available   
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Specific Gravity
1.79   
3.17-3.18   

Fracture
Irregular/uneven, Brittle, Metallic   
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Cleavage
Perfect on {10bar10}   
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Mohs Hardness
2.5   
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Chemical Composition
Ca6(Al,Si)2(SO4)2B(OH)4(OH,O)12•26(H2O)   
Ca 5(PO 4) 3ClAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   

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Charlesite and Chlorapatite Chemical Formula

While comparing Charlesite 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 Charlesite and Chlorapatite chemical formula.

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Charlesite and Chlorapatite Specific Gravity

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

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