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Chlorapatite and Star Ruby Physical Properties


Star Ruby and Chlorapatite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.17-3.18  
3.95-4.10  

Fracture
-  
Uneven  

Cleavage
Perfect  
None  

Mohs Hardness
-9999  
-9999  

Chemical Composition
Ca 5(PO 4) 3ClAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)  
Al 2O 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  

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Chlorapatite and Star Ruby Chemical Formula

While comparing Chlorapatite and Star Ruby 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 Star Ruby chemical formula.

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Chlorapatite and Star Ruby Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chlorapatite and Star Ruby Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chlorapatite and Star Ruby Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chlorapatite is 3.95-4.10 whereas that of Star Ruby is 3.95-4.10.

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