Chlorapatite and Mottramite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Brittle
  
Solubility
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Soluble
  
Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.17-3.18
  
5.9
  
Fracture
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Sub-Conchoidal, Brittle, Metallic
  
Cleavage
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None observed
  
Mohs Hardness
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3
  
Chemical Composition
Ca 5(PO 4) 3ClAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
  
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Chlorapatite and Mottramite Chemical Formula
While comparing Chlorapatite and Mottramite 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 Mottramite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Chlorapatite- Ca 5(PO 4) 3ClAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
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Chlorapatite and Mottramite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chlorapatite and Mottramite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chlorapatite and Mottramite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chlorapatite is 5.9 whereas that of Mottramite is 5.9.