Chlorapatite and Chlorastrolite Physical Properties

Chlorapatite and Chlorastrolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chlorapatite and Chlorastrolite 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 Chlorastrolite chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Chlorapatite- Ca 5(PO 4) 3ClAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
• Chemical formula of Chlorastrolite- Ca 2(Mg,Fe)Al 2(SiO 4)(Si 2O 7)(OH) 2 · H 2O)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Chlorapatite and Chlorastrolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chlorapatite and Chlorastrolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chlorapatite and Chlorastrolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chlorapatite is 3.1-3.5 whereas that of Chlorastrolite is 3.1-3.5.