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Chlorapatite and Topaz Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.17-3.18
3.49-3.57
1.5 Fracture
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Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
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[001] Perfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
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1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca 5(PO 4) 3ClAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Al2SiO4(F,OH)2

Chlorapatite and Topaz Chemical Formula

While comparing Chlorapatite and Topaz 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 Topaz chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Chlorapatite- Ca 5(PO 4) 3ClAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
  • Chemical formula of Topaz- Al2SiO4(F,OH)2

Chlorapatite and Topaz Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chlorapatite and Topaz Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chlorapatite and Topaz Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chlorapatite is 3.49-3.57 whereas that of Topaz is 3.49-3.57.