Chlorapatite and Azurite Physical Properties

Chlorapatite

Azurite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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Brittle

1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

3.17-3.183.70-3.90

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

1.6 Cleavage

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Perfect on {011}, fair on {100}, poor on {110}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

Not Available3.5-4

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

Cu 3(OH) 2(CO 3) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Chlorapatite and Azurite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chlorapatite and Azurite 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 Azurite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Chlorapatite- Ca 5(PO 4) 3ClAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Chemical formula of Azurite- Cu 3(OH) 2(CO 3) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Chlorapatite and Azurite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chlorapatite and Azurite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chlorapatite and Azurite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chlorapatite is 3.70-3.90 whereas that of Azurite is 3.70-3.90.