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Chlorapatite and Mottramite Physical Properties


Mottramite and Chlorapatite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
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Soluble   

Durability
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Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.17-3.18   
5.9   

Fracture
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Sub-Conchoidal, Brittle, Metallic   

Cleavage
Not Available   
None observed   

Mohs Hardness
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3   

Chemical Composition
Ca 5(PO 4) 3ClAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   
Not Available   

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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.

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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.

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