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Chlorapatite and Sunstone Physical Properties


Sunstone and Chlorapatite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.17-3.18   
2.62-2.65   

Fracture
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Gemstones of the world (2001)   

Cleavage
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001   

Mohs Hardness
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6   

Chemical Composition
Ca 5(PO 4) 3ClAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   
Microcline: KAlSi3O8 Oligoclase: (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8   

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Chlorapatite and Sunstone Chemical Formula

While comparing Chlorapatite and Sunstone 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 Sunstone chemical formula.

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Chlorapatite and Sunstone Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chlorapatite and Sunstone Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chlorapatite and Sunstone Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chlorapatite is 2.62-2.65 whereas that of Sunstone is 2.62-2.65.

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