Chlorapatite and Realgar Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.17-3.18
  
3.56
  
Fracture
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(e.g. graphite).
  
Cleavage
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{010} Good
  
Mohs Hardness
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Chemical Composition
Ca 5(PO 4) 3ClAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
  
AsSMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  
Chlorapatite and Realgar Chemical Formula
While comparing Chlorapatite and Realgar 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 Realgar chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Chlorapatite- Ca 5(PO 4) 3ClAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
- Chemical formula of Realgar- AsSMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Chlorapatite and Realgar Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chlorapatite and Realgar Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chlorapatite and Realgar Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chlorapatite is 3.56 whereas that of Realgar is 3.56.