Chlorapatite and Shungite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.17-3.18
  
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Fracture
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Cleavage
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Mohs Hardness
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Chemical Composition
Ca 5(PO 4) 3ClAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
  
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Chlorapatite and Shungite Chemical Formula
While comparing Chlorapatite and Shungite 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 Shungite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Chlorapatite- Ca 5(PO 4) 3ClAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
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Chlorapatite and Shungite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chlorapatite and Shungite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chlorapatite and Shungite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chlorapatite is Not Available whereas that of Shungite is Not Available.