Chlorapatite and Nacre Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.17-3.18
  
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Fracture
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Cleavage
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Mohs Hardness
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Chemical Composition
Ca 5(PO 4) 3ClAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
  
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Chlorapatite and Nacre Chemical Formula
While comparing Chlorapatite and Nacre 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 Nacre chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Chlorapatite- Ca 5(PO 4) 3ClAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
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Chlorapatite and Nacre Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chlorapatite and Nacre Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chlorapatite and Nacre Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chlorapatite is Not Available whereas that of Nacre is Not Available.