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Chlorapatite and Pyrargyrite 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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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.17-3.18
5.85
1.5 Fracture
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Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
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Distinct on {10 1 1}, imperfect on {01 1 2}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
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2.5-3
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca 5(PO 4) 3ClAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Ag 3SbS 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Chlorapatite and Pyrargyrite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chlorapatite and Pyrargyrite 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 Pyrargyrite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Chlorapatite- Ca 5(PO 4) 3ClAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
  • Chemical formula of Pyrargyrite- Ag 3SbS 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Chlorapatite and Pyrargyrite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chlorapatite and Pyrargyrite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chlorapatite and Pyrargyrite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chlorapatite is 5.85 whereas that of Pyrargyrite is 5.85.