Chlorapatite and Almandine Garnet Physical Properties

Chlorapatite and Almandine Garnet Chemical Formula

While comparing Chlorapatite and Almandine Garnet 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 Chlorapatite and Almandine Garnet chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Chlorapatite- Ca 5(PO 4) 3ClAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
• Chemical formula of Almandine Garnet- Fe₃Al₂Si₃O₁₂

Chlorapatite and Almandine Garnet Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chlorapatite and Almandine Garnet Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chlorapatite and Almandine Garnet Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chlorapatite is 4.3 whereas that of Almandine Garnet is 4.3.