Chlorapatite and Rhodolite Physical Properties

Chlorapatite

Rhodolite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

3.17-3.183.84

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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Conchoidal

1.6 Cleavage

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none, may show indistinct parting

1.7 Mohs Hardness

Not Available7-7.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

(Mg,Fe)₃Al₂Si₃O₁₂

Chlorapatite and Rhodolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chlorapatite and Rhodolite 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 Rhodolite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Chlorapatite- Ca 5(PO 4) 3ClAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Chemical formula of Rhodolite- (Mg,Fe)₃Al₂Si₃O₁₂

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Chlorapatite and Rhodolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chlorapatite and Rhodolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chlorapatite and Rhodolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chlorapatite is 3.84 whereas that of Rhodolite is 3.84.