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Chlorapatite and Rutilated Quartz Physical Properties

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
3.17-3.18
2.65
1.5 Fracture
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Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
1.6 Cleavage
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Indiscernible
1.7 Mohs Hardness
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1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca 5(PO 4) 3ClAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Quartz: SiO2 Rutile: TiO2

Chlorapatite and Rutilated Quartz Chemical Formula

While comparing Chlorapatite and Rutilated Quartz 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 Rutilated Quartz chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Chlorapatite- Ca 5(PO 4) 3ClAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
  • Chemical formula of Rutilated Quartz- Quartz: SiO2 Rutile: TiO2

Chlorapatite and Rutilated Quartz Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chlorapatite and Rutilated Quartz Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chlorapatite and Rutilated Quartz Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chlorapatite is 2.65 whereas that of Rutilated Quartz is 2.65.