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Chlorapatite and Cinnabar Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Slightly sectile
1.2 Solubility
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1.04 x 10−25 g per 100 ml water (Ksp at 25°C = 2 x 10−32)
1.3 Durability
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Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.17-3.18
2
1.5 Fracture
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Uneven, Uneven, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
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Prismatic {10 1 0}, perfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
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2-2.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca 5(PO 4) 3ClAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
HgSMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Chlorapatite and Cinnabar Chemical Formula

While comparing Chlorapatite and Cinnabar 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 Cinnabar chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Chlorapatite- Ca 5(PO 4) 3ClAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
  • Chemical formula of Cinnabar- HgSMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Chlorapatite and Cinnabar Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chlorapatite and Cinnabar Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chlorapatite and Cinnabar Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chlorapatite is 2 whereas that of Cinnabar is 2.