Chlorapatite and Phenakite Physical Properties

Chlorapatite

Phenakite

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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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1.4 Specific Gravity

3.17-3.182.90-2.98

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001), Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

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Distinct on {11 2 0}, imperfect on {10 1 1}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

Not Available7.5-8

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

Be 2SiO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Chlorapatite and Phenakite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chlorapatite and Phenakite 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 Phenakite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Chlorapatite- Ca 5(PO 4) 3ClAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Chemical formula of Phenakite- Be 2SiO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Chlorapatite and Phenakite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chlorapatite and Phenakite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chlorapatite and Phenakite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chlorapatite is 2.90-2.98 whereas that of Phenakite is 2.90-2.98.