Chlorapatite and Periclase Physical Properties

Chlorapatite

Periclase

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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Brittle

1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

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1.6 Specific Gravity

3.17-3.183.7-3.9

1 7.18

1.8 Fracture

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Conchoidal, Brittle

1.9 Cleavage

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{001} perfect; {111} imperfect, may exhibit parting on , {011}

1.10 Mohs Hardness

Not Available5.5-6

2 10

1.11 Chemical Composition

Ca 5(PO 4) 3ClAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

MgOMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Chlorapatite and Periclase Chemical Formula

While comparing Chlorapatite and Periclase 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 Periclase chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Chlorapatite- Ca 5(PO 4) 3ClAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Chemical formula of Periclase- MgOMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

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Chlorapatite and Periclase Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chlorapatite and Periclase Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chlorapatite and Periclase Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chlorapatite is 3.7-3.9 whereas that of Periclase is 3.7-3.9.