Chlorapatite and Taaffeite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.17-3.18
3.60-3.61
Fracture
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Conchoidal
Cleavage
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Imperfect/fair/absent
Mohs Hardness
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8-8.5
Chemical Composition
Ca 5(PO 4) 3ClAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Mg 3Al 8BeO 16Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Chlorapatite and Taaffeite Chemical Formula
While comparing Chlorapatite and Taaffeite 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 Taaffeite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Chlorapatite- Ca 5(PO 4) 3ClAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
- Chemical formula of Taaffeite- Mg 3Al 8BeO 16Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Chlorapatite and Taaffeite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chlorapatite and Taaffeite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chlorapatite and Taaffeite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chlorapatite is 3.60-3.61 whereas that of Taaffeite is 3.60-3.61.