Chlorapatite and Cavansite Physical Properties

Chlorapatite

Cavansite

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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

3.17-3.182.25-2.33

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic

1.6 Cleavage

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Good on {010}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

Not Available3-4

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

Ca(VO)Si4O10•4(H2O)

Chlorapatite and Cavansite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chlorapatite and Cavansite 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 Cavansite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Chlorapatite- Ca 5(PO 4) 3ClAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Chemical formula of Cavansite- Ca(VO)Si4O10•4(H2O)

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Chlorapatite and Cavansite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chlorapatite and Cavansite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chlorapatite and Cavansite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chlorapatite is 2.25-2.33 whereas that of Cavansite is 2.25-2.33.