Chlorapatite and Tanzanite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Hard
  
Specific Gravity
3.17-3.18
  
3.35
  
Fracture
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Uneven, Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
  
Cleavage
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Perfect {010}, imperfect {100}
  
Mohs Hardness
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6.5-7
  
Chemical Composition
Ca 5(PO 4) 3ClAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
  
Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)
  
Chlorapatite and Tanzanite Chemical Formula
While comparing Chlorapatite and Tanzanite 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 Tanzanite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Chlorapatite- Ca 5(PO 4) 3ClAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
- Chemical formula of Tanzanite- Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)
Chlorapatite and Tanzanite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chlorapatite and Tanzanite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chlorapatite and Tanzanite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chlorapatite is 3.35 whereas that of Tanzanite is 3.35.