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Chlorapatite and Phlogopite Physical Properties


Phlogopite and Chlorapatite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Tough   

Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.17-3.18   
2.78-2.85   

Fracture
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None, Uneven   

Cleavage
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Perfect basal (001)   

Mohs Hardness
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2-2.5   

Chemical Composition
Ca 5(PO 4) 3ClAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   
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Chlorapatite and Phlogopite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chlorapatite and Phlogopite 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 Phlogopite chemical formula.

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Chlorapatite and Phlogopite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chlorapatite and Phlogopite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chlorapatite and Phlogopite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chlorapatite is 2.78-2.85 whereas that of Phlogopite is 2.78-2.85.

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