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Friedelite and Chlorapatite 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
3.06-3.19
3.17-3.18
1.5 Fracture
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009) Tough, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009) Tough, Brittle, Uneven
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1.6 Cleavage
{010} Perfect
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
4-5
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1.8 Chemical Composition
Mn 8Si 6O 15(OH,Cl) 10Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Ca 5(PO 4) 3ClAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Friedelite and Chlorapatite Chemical Formula

While comparing Friedelite 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 Friedelite and Chlorapatite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Friedelite- Mn 8Si 6O 15(OH,Cl) 10Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Chlorapatite- Ca 5(PO 4) 3ClAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Friedelite and Chlorapatite Specific Gravity

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