Chlorapatite and Londonite Physical Properties

Chlorapatite

Londonite

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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

3.17-3.183.34

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal

1.6 Cleavage

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None

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)

(Cs,K,Rb)Al 4Be 4(B,Be) 12O 28Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Chlorapatite and Londonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chlorapatite and Londonite 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 Londonite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Chlorapatite- Ca 5(PO 4) 3ClAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Chemical formula of Londonite- (Cs,K,Rb)Al 4Be 4(B,Be) 12O 28Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

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Chlorapatite and Londonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chlorapatite and Londonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chlorapatite and Londonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chlorapatite is 3.34 whereas that of Londonite is 3.34.