Chlorapatite and Scolecite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
Solubility
Not Available
Soluble
Durability
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Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.17-3.18
2.20-2.23
Fracture
Not Available
Irregular/uneven, UnevenAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Uneven
Cleavage
Not Available
Perfect on {110} and {1 1 0}
Mohs Hardness
Not Available
5-5.5
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.
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.