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Chlorapatite and Faustite Physical Properties


Faustite and Chlorapatite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.17-3.18  
2.9  

Fracture
-  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Perfect  
{???} Indistinct  

Mohs Hardness
-9999  
4.5  

Chemical Composition
Ca 5(PO 4) 3ClAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)  
(Zn,Cu)Al 6(PO 4) 4(OH) 8 · 4H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  

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Chlorapatite and Faustite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chlorapatite and Faustite 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 Faustite chemical formula.

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Chlorapatite and Faustite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chlorapatite and Faustite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chlorapatite and Faustite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chlorapatite is 2.9 whereas that of Faustite is 2.9.

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