Chlorapatite and Grossular Physical Properties

Chlorapatite and Grossular Chemical Formula

While comparing Chlorapatite and Grossular 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 chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Chlorapatite- Ca 5(PO 4) 3ClAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
• Chemical formula of Grossular- Ca 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Chlorapatite and Grossular Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chlorapatite and Grossular Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chlorapatite and Grossular Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chlorapatite is 3.55-3.73 whereas that of Grossular is 3.55-3.73.