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Chlorapatite and Oligoclase Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.17-3.18
2.62-2.67
1.5 Fracture
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Gems, Sixth Edition (2006), Gems, Sixth Edition (2006), Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
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From the Greek, oligos and kasein, little cleavage.
1.7 Mohs Hardness
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6-6.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca 5(PO 4) 3ClAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Na(90-70%)Ca(10-30%)(Al,Si)AlSi 2O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Chlorapatite and Oligoclase Chemical Formula

While comparing Chlorapatite and Oligoclase 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 Oligoclase chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Chlorapatite- Ca 5(PO 4) 3ClAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
  • Chemical formula of Oligoclase- Na(90-70%)Ca(10-30%)(Al,Si)AlSi 2O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Chlorapatite and Oligoclase Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chlorapatite and Oligoclase Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chlorapatite and Oligoclase Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chlorapatite is 2.62-2.67 whereas that of Oligoclase is 2.62-2.67.