Chlorapatite and Zircon Physical Properties

Chlorapatite

Zircon

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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Brittle

1.2 Solubility

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insoluble

1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

3.17-3.183.93-4.73

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

1.6 Cleavage

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{110} and {111}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

Not Available7.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Ca 5(PO 4) 3ClAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

ZrSiO₄

Chlorapatite and Zircon Chemical Formula

While comparing Chlorapatite and Zircon 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 Zircon chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Chlorapatite- Ca 5(PO 4) 3ClAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Chemical formula of Zircon- ZrSiO₄

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Chlorapatite and Zircon Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chlorapatite and Zircon Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chlorapatite and Zircon Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chlorapatite is 3.93-4.73 whereas that of Zircon is 3.93-4.73.