Chlorapatite and Dolomite Physical Properties

Chlorapatite

Dolomite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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Brittle

1.2 Solubility

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Poorly soluble in dilute HCl

1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

3.17-3.182.80-2.95

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal

1.6 Cleavage

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Perfect on {10 1 1}, rhombohedral cleavage

1.7 Mohs Hardness

Not Available3.5-4

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Ca 5(PO 4) 3ClAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

CaMg(CO 3) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Chlorapatite and Dolomite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chlorapatite and Dolomite 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 Dolomite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Chlorapatite- Ca 5(PO 4) 3ClAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Chemical formula of Dolomite- CaMg(CO 3) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Chlorapatite and Dolomite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chlorapatite and Dolomite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chlorapatite and Dolomite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chlorapatite is 2.80-2.95 whereas that of Dolomite is 2.80-2.95.