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Chlorapatite and Selenite Physical Properties


Selenite and Chlorapatite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.17-3.18  
-9999  

Fracture
-  
-  

Cleavage
Perfect  
Perfect  

Mohs Hardness
-9999  
2  

Chemical Composition
Ca 5(PO 4) 3ClAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)  
CaSO4·2H2O  

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Chlorapatite and Selenite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chlorapatite and Selenite 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 Selenite chemical formula.

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Chlorapatite and Selenite Specific Gravity

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

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