Chlorapatite and Ettringite Physical Properties

Chlorapatite and Ettringite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chlorapatite and Ettringite 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 Ettringite chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Chlorapatite- Ca 5(PO 4) 3ClAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
• Chemical formula of Ettringite- Ca 6Al 2(SO 4) 3(OH) 12 26H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Chlorapatite and Ettringite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chlorapatite and Ettringite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chlorapatite and Ettringite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chlorapatite is 1.77 whereas that of Ettringite is 1.77.