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Chlorapatite
Chlorapatite

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Chlorapatite and Whitlockite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Solubility

Durability

Specific Gravity

Fracture

Cleavage

Mohs Hardness

Chemical Composition

 
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3.17-3.18
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Perfect
-9999
Ca 5(PO 4) 3ClAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
 
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3.12
Uneven
None
-9999
Ca 9(Mg,Fe2+ )(PO 4) 6(PO 3OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Chlorapatite and Whitlockite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chlorapatite and Whitlockite 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 Whitlockite chemical formula.

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Chlorapatite and Whitlockite Specific Gravity

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