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Chlorapatite and Calcite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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Soluble
1.3 Durability
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Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.17-3.182.67-2.73
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Not Available
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
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Perfect on [10 1 1] three directions with angle of 74° 55
1.7 Mohs Hardness
Not Available3
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca 5(PO 4) 3ClAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
CaCO 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Chlorapatite and Calcite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chlorapatite and Calcite 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 Calcite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Chlorapatite- Ca 5(PO 4) 3ClAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
  • Chemical formula of Calcite- CaCO 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Chlorapatite and Calcite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chlorapatite and Calcite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chlorapatite and Calcite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chlorapatite is 2.67-2.73 whereas that of Calcite is 2.67-2.73.