Clinochlore and Apatite Physical Properties

Clinochlore

Apatite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

2.60-3.023.16-3.23

1 7.18

2.4 Fracture

Uneven

Conchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal to uneven

2.5 Cleavage

{001} Perfect

[0001] indistinct, [1010] indistinct

2.6 Mohs Hardness

2-2.55

2 10

2.7 Chemical Composition

(Mg,Fe2+ ) 5Al(Si 3Al)O 10(OH) 8Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Ca 5(PO 4) 3(F,OH,Cl)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Clinochlore and Apatite Chemical Formula

While comparing Clinochlore and Apatite 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 Clinochlore and Apatite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Clinochlore- (Mg,Fe2+ ) 5Al(Si 3Al)O 10(OH) 8Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Chemical formula of Apatite- Ca 5(PO 4) 3(F,OH,Cl)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

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Clinochlore and Apatite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Clinochlore and Apatite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Clinochlore and Apatite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Clinochlore is 3.16-3.23 whereas that of Apatite is 3.16-3.23.