Chlorapatite and Chambersite Physical Properties

Chlorapatite and Chambersite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chlorapatite and Chambersite 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 Chambersite chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Chlorapatite- Ca 5(PO 4) 3ClAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
• Chemical formula of Chambersite- Mn 3B 7O 13ClMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Chlorapatite and Chambersite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chlorapatite and Chambersite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chlorapatite and Chambersite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chlorapatite is 3.50 whereas that of Chambersite is 3.50.