Chlorapatite and Aquamarine Physical Properties

Chlorapatite

Aquamarine

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

3.17-3.182.66-2.80

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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1.6 Cleavage

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3,1 basal

1.7 Mohs Hardness

Not Available7.5-8

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

Be₃Al₂SiO₆

Chlorapatite and Aquamarine Chemical Formula

While comparing Chlorapatite and Aquamarine 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 Aquamarine chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Chlorapatite- Ca 5(PO 4) 3ClAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Chemical formula of Aquamarine- Be₃Al₂SiO₆

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Chlorapatite and Aquamarine Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chlorapatite and Aquamarine Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chlorapatite and Aquamarine Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chlorapatite is 2.66-2.80 whereas that of Aquamarine is 2.66-2.80.