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Chlorapatite and Vlasovite Physical Properties


Vlasovite and Chlorapatite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
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Nearly insoluble in HCl and HNO3   

Durability
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Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.17-3.18   
2.97   

Fracture
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Conchoidal, Brittle   

Cleavage
Not Available   
Distinct on {010}   

Mohs Hardness
Not Available   
6   

Chemical Composition
Ca 5(PO 4) 3ClAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   
Not Available   

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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.

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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.

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