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Chlorapatite and Diopside Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.17-3.18
3.22-3.40
1.5 Fracture
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Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
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Distinct/good on {110}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
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5-6
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca 5(PO 4) 3ClAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
CaMgSi2O6

Chlorapatite and Diopside Chemical Formula

While comparing Chlorapatite and Diopside 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 Diopside chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Chlorapatite- Ca 5(PO 4) 3ClAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
  • Chemical formula of Diopside- CaMgSi2O6

Chlorapatite and Diopside Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chlorapatite and Diopside Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chlorapatite and Diopside Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chlorapatite is 3.22-3.40 whereas that of Diopside is 3.22-3.40.