Chlorapatite and Scolecite Physical Properties

Chlorapatite

Scolecite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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Brittle

1.2 Solubility

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Soluble

1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

3.17-3.182.20-2.23

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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Irregular/uneven, UnevenAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

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Perfect on {110} and {1 1 0}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

Not Available5-5.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

CaAl 2Si 3O 10 · 3H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Chlorapatite and Scolecite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chlorapatite and Scolecite 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 Scolecite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Chlorapatite- Ca 5(PO 4) 3ClAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Chemical formula of Scolecite- CaAl 2Si 3O 10 · 3H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Chlorapatite and Scolecite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chlorapatite and Scolecite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chlorapatite and Scolecite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chlorapatite is 2.20-2.23 whereas that of Scolecite is 2.20-2.23.