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Faustite and Chlorapatite Physical Properties


Chlorapatite and Faustite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.9  
3.17-3.18  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
-  

Cleavage
{???} Indistinct  
Perfect  

Mohs Hardness
4.5  
-9999  

Chemical Composition
(Zn,Cu)Al 6(PO 4) 4(OH) 8 · 4H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  
Ca 5(PO 4) 3ClAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)  

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Faustite and Chlorapatite Chemical Formula

While comparing Faustite 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 Faustite and Chlorapatite chemical formula.

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Faustite and Chlorapatite Specific Gravity

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

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