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Chlorapatite and Sellaite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.17-3.18
3.14-3.16
1.5 Fracture
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Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
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Perfect on {010} and {110}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
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5-5.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca 5(PO 4) 3ClAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
MgF 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Chlorapatite and Sellaite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chlorapatite and Sellaite 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 Sellaite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Chlorapatite- Ca 5(PO 4) 3ClAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
  • Chemical formula of Sellaite- MgF 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Chlorapatite and Sellaite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chlorapatite and Sellaite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chlorapatite and Sellaite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chlorapatite is 3.14-3.16 whereas that of Sellaite is 3.14-3.16.