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Chlorapatite and Ulexite 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
1.65-1.99
1.5 Fracture
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UnevenAnthony et al, Uneven, UnevenAnthony et al, Uneven, Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
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{010} Perfect, {110} Perfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
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2-2.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca 5(PO 4) 3ClAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
NaCaB 5O 6(OH) 6 · 5H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Chlorapatite and Ulexite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chlorapatite and Ulexite 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 Ulexite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Chlorapatite- Ca 5(PO 4) 3ClAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
  • Chemical formula of Ulexite- NaCaB 5O 6(OH) 6 · 5H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Chlorapatite and Ulexite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chlorapatite and Ulexite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chlorapatite and Ulexite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chlorapatite is 1.65-1.99 whereas that of Ulexite is 1.65-1.99.