Chlorapatite and Wulfenite Physical Properties

Chlorapatite and Wulfenite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chlorapatite and Wulfenite 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 Wulfenite chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Chlorapatite- Ca 5(PO 4) 3ClAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
• Chemical formula of Wulfenite- PbMoO 4Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)

Chlorapatite and Wulfenite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chlorapatite and Wulfenite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chlorapatite and Wulfenite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chlorapatite is 6.50-7.00 whereas that of Wulfenite is 6.50-7.00.