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Chlorapatite and Spodumene Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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insoluble
1.3 Durability
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Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.17-3.18
3.15-3.21
1.5 Fracture
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Uneven, Subconchoidal, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
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Perfect prismatic, two directions {110} ∧ {1 1 0} at 87°
1.7 Mohs Hardness
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6-7
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca 5(PO 4) 3ClAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
LiAlSi2O6

Chlorapatite and Spodumene Chemical Formula

While comparing Chlorapatite and Spodumene 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 Spodumene chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Chlorapatite- Ca 5(PO 4) 3ClAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
  • Chemical formula of Spodumene- LiAlSi2O6

Chlorapatite and Spodumene Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chlorapatite and Spodumene Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chlorapatite and Spodumene Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chlorapatite is 3.15-3.21 whereas that of Spodumene is 3.15-3.21.