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Chlorapatite and Amber Physical Properties


Amber and Chlorapatite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Soluble   

Durability
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Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.17-3.18   
1.05-1.10   

Fracture
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ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle   

Cleavage
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None   

Mohs Hardness
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2-2.5   

Chemical Composition
Ca 5(PO 4) 3ClAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   
[C,H,O]   

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Chlorapatite and Amber Chemical Formula

While comparing Chlorapatite and Amber 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 Amber chemical formula.

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Chlorapatite and Amber Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chlorapatite and Amber Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chlorapatite and Amber Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chlorapatite is 1.05-1.10 whereas that of Amber is 1.05-1.10.

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