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Chlorapatite and Lepidocrocite Physical Properties

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
3.17-3.18
4
1.5 Fracture
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Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
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{010} Perfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
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5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca 5(PO 4) 3ClAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
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Chlorapatite and Lepidocrocite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chlorapatite and Lepidocrocite 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 Lepidocrocite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Chlorapatite- Ca 5(PO 4) 3ClAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
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Chlorapatite and Lepidocrocite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chlorapatite and Lepidocrocite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chlorapatite and Lepidocrocite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chlorapatite is 4 whereas that of Lepidocrocite is 4.