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Chlorapatite and Rhodochrosite Physical Properties


Rhodochrosite and Chlorapatite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
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Not Available   

Durability
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Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.17-3.18   
3.0-3.3   

Fracture
Not Available   
Uneven, Conchoidal, Conchoidal to uneven, Brittle   

Cleavage
Not Available   
On {10 1 1} perfect; parting on {10 1 2}   

Mohs Hardness
Not Available   
3.5-4   

Chemical Composition
Ca 5(PO 4) 3ClAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   
MnCO3   

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Chlorapatite and Rhodochrosite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chlorapatite and Rhodochrosite 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 Rhodochrosite chemical formula.

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Chlorapatite and Rhodochrosite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chlorapatite and Rhodochrosite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chlorapatite and Rhodochrosite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chlorapatite is 3.0-3.3 whereas that of Rhodochrosite is 3.0-3.3.

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