Chlorapatite and Jet Physical Properties

Chlorapatite

Jet

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

3.17-3.181.19-1.35

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

1.6 Cleavage

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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)

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Chlorapatite and Jet Chemical Formula

While comparing Chlorapatite and Jet 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 Jet chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Chlorapatite- Ca 5(PO 4) 3ClAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

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Chlorapatite and Jet Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chlorapatite and Jet Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chlorapatite and Jet Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chlorapatite is 1.19-1.35 whereas that of Jet is 1.19-1.35.