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Covellite and Chlorapatite Physical Properties


Chlorapatite and Covellite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Flexible   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
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Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
4.6-4.76   
3.17-3.18   

Fracture
Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Metallic   
Not Available   

Cleavage
Perfect on {0001}   
Not Available   

Mohs Hardness
Not Available   
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Chemical Composition
CuSMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references   
Ca 5(PO 4) 3ClAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   

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Covellite and Chlorapatite Chemical Formula

While comparing Covellite and Chlorapatite 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 Covellite and Chlorapatite chemical formula.

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Covellite and Chlorapatite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Covellite and Chlorapatite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Covellite and Chlorapatite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Covellite is 3.17-3.18 whereas that of Chlorapatite is 3.17-3.18.

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