Chlorapatite and Moissanite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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none
Durability
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Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.17-3.18
3.17-3.24
Fracture
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Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle
Cleavage
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(0001) indistinct
Mohs Hardness
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9-9.5
Chemical Composition
Ca 5(PO 4) 3ClAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
SiCArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Chlorapatite and Moissanite Chemical Formula
While comparing Chlorapatite and Moissanite 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 Moissanite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Chlorapatite- Ca 5(PO 4) 3ClAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
- Chemical formula of Moissanite- SiCArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Chlorapatite and Moissanite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chlorapatite and Moissanite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chlorapatite and Moissanite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chlorapatite is 3.17-3.24 whereas that of Moissanite is 3.17-3.24.