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Chlorapatite and Amazonite Physical Properties


Amazonite and Chlorapatite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.17-3.18  
2.55-2.57  

Fracture
-  
Uneven  

Cleavage
Perfect  
2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal  

Mohs Hardness
-9999  
6-6.5  

Chemical Composition
Ca 5(PO 4) 3ClAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)  
KAlSi3O8  

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Chlorapatite and Amazonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chlorapatite and Amazonite 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 Amazonite chemical formula.

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Chlorapatite and Amazonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chlorapatite and Amazonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chlorapatite and Amazonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chlorapatite is 2.55-2.57 whereas that of Amazonite is 2.55-2.57.

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