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Chlorapatite and Vlasovite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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Nearly insoluble in HCl and HNO3
1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.17-3.18
2.97
1.5 Fracture
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Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
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Distinct on {010}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
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1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca 5(PO 4) 3ClAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
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Chlorapatite and Vlasovite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chlorapatite and Vlasovite 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 Vlasovite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Chlorapatite- Ca 5(PO 4) 3ClAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
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Chlorapatite and Vlasovite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chlorapatite and Vlasovite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chlorapatite and Vlasovite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chlorapatite is 2.97 whereas that of Vlasovite is 2.97.