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Chlorapatite and Prehnite Physical Properties

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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Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.17-3.182.80-2.95
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Not Available
Uneven, Yellow, White, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
Not Available
Distinct on [001]
1.7 Mohs Hardness
Not Available6-6.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca 5(PO 4) 3ClAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Ca2Al2Si3O12(OH)

Chlorapatite and Prehnite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chlorapatite and Prehnite 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 Prehnite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Chlorapatite- Ca 5(PO 4) 3ClAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
  • Chemical formula of Prehnite- Ca2Al2Si3O12(OH)

Chlorapatite and Prehnite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chlorapatite and Prehnite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chlorapatite and Prehnite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chlorapatite is 2.80-2.95 whereas that of Prehnite is 2.80-2.95.