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Chlorapatite and Grossular Garnet Physical Properties


Grossular Garnet and Chlorapatite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.17-3.18   
3.6   

Fracture
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Cleavage
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None   

Mohs Hardness
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6.5-7.5   

Chemical Composition
Ca 5(PO 4) 3ClAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   
Ca3Al2Si3O12   

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Chlorapatite and Grossular Garnet Chemical Formula

While comparing Chlorapatite and Grossular Garnet 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 Grossular Garnet chemical formula.

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Chlorapatite and Grossular Garnet Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chlorapatite and Grossular Garnet Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chlorapatite and Grossular Garnet Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chlorapatite is 3.6 whereas that of Grossular Garnet is 3.6.

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