Chlorapatite and Bertrandite Physical Properties

Chlorapatite

Bertrandite

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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

3.17-3.182.59-2.60

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic

1.6 Cleavage

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{001} Perfect, {110} Distinct, {101} Distinct

1.7 Mohs Hardness

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2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

Be 4Si 2O 7(OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Chlorapatite and Bertrandite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chlorapatite and Bertrandite 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 Bertrandite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Chlorapatite- Ca 5(PO 4) 3ClAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Chemical formula of Bertrandite- Be 4Si 2O 7(OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

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Chlorapatite and Bertrandite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chlorapatite and Bertrandite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chlorapatite and Bertrandite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chlorapatite is 2.59-2.60 whereas that of Bertrandite is 2.59-2.60.