Chlorapatite and Apophyllite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.17-3.18
2.30-2.50
Fracture
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Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Cleavage
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Perfect on (001)
Mohs Hardness
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4.5-5
Chemical Composition
Ca 5(PO 4) 3ClAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
KCa 4Si 8O 20(F,OH) · 8H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
Chlorapatite and Apophyllite Chemical Formula
While comparing Chlorapatite and Apophyllite 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 Apophyllite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Chlorapatite- Ca 5(PO 4) 3ClAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
- Chemical formula of Apophyllite- KCa 4Si 8O 20(F,OH) · 8H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
Chlorapatite and Apophyllite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chlorapatite and Apophyllite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chlorapatite and Apophyllite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chlorapatite is 2.30-2.50 whereas that of Apophyllite is 2.30-2.50.