Chlorapatite and Hemimorphite Physical Properties

Chlorapatite

Hemimorphite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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Brittle

1.2 Solubility

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Soluble

1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

3.17-3.183.30-3.50

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Conchoidal, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

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Perfect on {110}, poor on {101}, {001} rare

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)

Zn 4Si 2O 7(OH) 2H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Chlorapatite and Hemimorphite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chlorapatite and Hemimorphite 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 Hemimorphite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Chlorapatite- Ca 5(PO 4) 3ClAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Chemical formula of Hemimorphite- Zn 4Si 2O 7(OH) 2H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Chlorapatite and Hemimorphite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chlorapatite and Hemimorphite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chlorapatite and Hemimorphite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chlorapatite is 3.30-3.50 whereas that of Hemimorphite is 3.30-3.50.