Chlorapatite and Poudretteite Physical Properties

Chlorapatite and Poudretteite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chlorapatite and Poudretteite 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 Poudretteite chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Chlorapatite- Ca 5(PO 4) 3ClAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
• Chemical formula of Poudretteite- KNa 2B 3Si 12O 30Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Chlorapatite and Poudretteite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chlorapatite and Poudretteite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chlorapatite and Poudretteite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chlorapatite is 2.51-2.53 whereas that of Poudretteite is 2.51-2.53.