Chlorapatite and Citrine Physical Properties

Chlorapatite and Citrine Chemical Formula

While comparing Chlorapatite and Citrine 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 Citrine chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Chlorapatite- Ca 5(PO 4) 3ClAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
• Chemical formula of Citrine- SiO₂

Chlorapatite and Citrine Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chlorapatite and Citrine Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chlorapatite and Citrine Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chlorapatite is 2.65 whereas that of Citrine is 2.65.