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Chlorapatite and Parisite 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
4.33-4.42
1.5 Fracture
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1.6 Cleavage
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
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4.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca 5(PO 4) 3ClAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Ca(Nd,Ce,La) 2(CO 3) 3F 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Chlorapatite and Parisite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chlorapatite and Parisite 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 Parisite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Chlorapatite- Ca 5(PO 4) 3ClAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
  • Chemical formula of Parisite- Ca(Nd,Ce,La) 2(CO 3) 3F 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Chlorapatite and Parisite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chlorapatite and Parisite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chlorapatite and Parisite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chlorapatite is 4.33-4.42 whereas that of Parisite is 4.33-4.42.