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Chlorapatite and Bowenite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Solubility

Durability

Specific Gravity

Fracture

Cleavage

Mohs Hardness

Chemical Composition

 
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3.17-3.18
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Perfect
-9999
Ca 5(PO 4) 3ClAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
 
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2.58-2.80
Uneven, Irregular
Perfect
5.5
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Chlorapatite and Bowenite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chlorapatite and Bowenite 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 Bowenite chemical formula.

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Chlorapatite and Bowenite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chlorapatite and Bowenite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chlorapatite Vs Bowenite during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chlorapatite is whereas that of Bowenite is .