Chlorapatite and Plumbogummite Physical Properties

Chlorapatite and Plumbogummite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chlorapatite and Plumbogummite 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 Plumbogummite chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Chlorapatite- Ca 5(PO 4) 3ClAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
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Chlorapatite and Plumbogummite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chlorapatite and Plumbogummite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chlorapatite and Plumbogummite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chlorapatite is 4.014 whereas that of Plumbogummite is 4.014.