Chlorapatite and Clinochlore Physical Properties

Chlorapatite and Clinochlore Chemical Formula

While comparing Chlorapatite and Clinochlore 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 Clinochlore chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Chlorapatite- Ca 5(PO 4) 3ClAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
• Chemical formula of Clinochlore- (Mg,Fe2+ ) 5Al(Si 3Al)O 10(OH) 8Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Chlorapatite and Clinochlore Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chlorapatite and Clinochlore Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chlorapatite and Clinochlore Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chlorapatite is 2.60-3.02 whereas that of Clinochlore is 2.60-3.02.