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Forsterite and Chlorapatite Physical Properties


Chlorapatite and Forsterite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.23-3.26  
3.17-3.18  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
-  

Cleavage
Perfect on {010} imperfect on {100}  
Perfect  

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7  
-9999  

Chemical Composition
Mg 2SiO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  
Ca 5(PO 4) 3ClAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)  

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Forsterite and Chlorapatite Chemical Formula

While comparing Forsterite 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 Forsterite and Chlorapatite chemical formula.

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Forsterite and Chlorapatite Specific Gravity

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

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