Chlorapatite and Onyx Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.17-3.18
  
2.55-2.70
  
Fracture
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Cleavage
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Indiscernible
  
Mohs Hardness
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6.5-7
  
Chemical Composition
Ca 5(PO 4) 3ClAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
  
SiO2
  
Chlorapatite and Onyx Chemical Formula
While comparing Chlorapatite and Onyx 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 Onyx chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Chlorapatite- Ca 5(PO 4) 3ClAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
- Chemical formula of Onyx- SiO2
Chlorapatite and Onyx Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chlorapatite and Onyx Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chlorapatite and Onyx Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chlorapatite is 2.55-2.70 whereas that of Onyx is 2.55-2.70.