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Chlorapatite and Polyhalite Physical Properties


Polyhalite and Chlorapatite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
Soluble  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.17-3.18  
2.78  

Fracture
-  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Perfect  
Perfect on {10 1 }; parting on {010}  

Mohs Hardness
-9999  
3.5  

Chemical Composition
Ca 5(PO 4) 3ClAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)  
K2Ca2Mg(SO4)4·2H2O  

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Chlorapatite and Polyhalite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chlorapatite and Polyhalite 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 Polyhalite chemical formula.

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Chlorapatite and Polyhalite Specific Gravity

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

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