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Chlorapatite and Chrysoprase Physical Properties


Chrysoprase and Chlorapatite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.17-3.18   
2.58-2.64   

Fracture
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Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

Cleavage
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None   

Mohs Hardness
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6.5-7   

Chemical Composition
Ca 5(PO 4) 3ClAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   
SiO2 (with a high level of nickel impurities )   

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Chlorapatite and Chrysoprase Chemical Formula

While comparing Chlorapatite and Chrysoprase 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 Chrysoprase chemical formula.

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Chlorapatite and Chrysoprase Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chlorapatite and Chrysoprase Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chlorapatite and Chrysoprase Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chlorapatite is 2.58-2.64 whereas that of Chrysoprase is 2.58-2.64.

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