Chlorapatite and Gyrolite Physical Properties

Chlorapatite

Gyrolite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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Brittle

1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

3.17-3.182.48

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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Brittle, Uneven, Brittle, Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

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Perfect on {001}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

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2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

NaCa16Si23AlO60(OH)8•64(H2O)

Chlorapatite and Gyrolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chlorapatite and Gyrolite 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 Gyrolite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Chlorapatite- Ca 5(PO 4) 3ClAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Chemical formula of Gyrolite- NaCa16Si23AlO60(OH)8•64(H2O)

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Chlorapatite and Gyrolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chlorapatite and Gyrolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chlorapatite and Gyrolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chlorapatite is 2.48 whereas that of Gyrolite is 2.48.