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Chlorapatite and Gaspeite Physical Properties


Gaspeite and Chlorapatite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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HCl soluble   

Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.17-3.18   
3.71   

Fracture
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Uneven   

Cleavage
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{10 1 1} Good   

Mohs Hardness
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4.5-5   

Chemical Composition
Ca 5(PO 4) 3ClAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   
(Ni,Mg,Fe++)CO3   

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Chlorapatite and Gaspeite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chlorapatite and Gaspeite 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 Gaspeite chemical formula.

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Chlorapatite and Gaspeite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chlorapatite and Gaspeite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chlorapatite and Gaspeite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chlorapatite is 3.71 whereas that of Gaspeite is 3.71.

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