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Chlorapatite and Aventurine Physical Properties

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
3.17-3.18
2.64-2.69
1.5 Fracture
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Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
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Indiscernible
1.7 Mohs Hardness
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7-6.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca 5(PO 4) 3ClAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
SiO2

Chlorapatite and Aventurine Chemical Formula

While comparing Chlorapatite and Aventurine 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 Aventurine chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Chlorapatite- Ca 5(PO 4) 3ClAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
  • Chemical formula of Aventurine- SiO2

Chlorapatite and Aventurine Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chlorapatite and Aventurine Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chlorapatite and Aventurine Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chlorapatite is 2.64-2.69 whereas that of Aventurine is 2.64-2.69.