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Clinohedrite and Fluorapatite Physical Properties

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
3.28-3.3353.1-3.25
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
{010} Perfect
Indistinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5.55
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
CaZnSiO 4 · H 2OAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Ca 5(PO 4) 3FAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Clinohedrite and Fluorapatite Chemical Formula

While comparing Clinohedrite and Fluorapatite 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 Clinohedrite and Fluorapatite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Clinohedrite- CaZnSiO 4 · H 2OAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
  • Chemical formula of Fluorapatite- Ca 5(PO 4) 3FAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Clinohedrite and Fluorapatite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Clinohedrite and Fluorapatite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Clinohedrite and Fluorapatite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Clinohedrite is 3.1-3.25 whereas that of Fluorapatite is 3.1-3.25.