Chlorapatite and Mimetite Physical Properties

Chlorapatite and Mimetite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chlorapatite and Mimetite 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 Mimetite chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Chlorapatite- Ca 5(PO 4) 3ClAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
• Chemical formula of Mimetite- Pb 5(AsO 4) 3ClMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Chlorapatite and Mimetite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chlorapatite and Mimetite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chlorapatite and Mimetite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chlorapatite is 7.10 whereas that of Mimetite is 7.10.