Chlorapatite and Microcline Physical Properties

Chlorapatite and Microcline Chemical Formula

While comparing Chlorapatite and Microcline 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 Microcline chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Chlorapatite- Ca 5(PO 4) 3ClAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
• Chemical formula of Microcline- KAlSi 3O 8Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Chlorapatite and Microcline Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chlorapatite and Microcline Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chlorapatite and Microcline Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chlorapatite is 2.55-2.63 whereas that of Microcline is 2.55-2.63.