Garnet and Chlorapatite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.55-4.33
3.17-3.18
Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven
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Cleavage
Indistinct
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Mohs Hardness
6.5-7.5
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Chemical Composition
Garnet is a series of several different minerals with unique chemical formulas.
Ca 5(PO 4) 3ClAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Garnet and Chlorapatite Chemical Formula
While comparing Garnet 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 Garnet and Chlorapatite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Garnet- Garnet is a series of several different minerals with unique chemical formulas.
- Chemical formula of Chlorapatite- Ca 5(PO 4) 3ClAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Garnet and Chlorapatite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Garnet and Chlorapatite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Garnet and Chlorapatite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Garnet is 3.17-3.18 whereas that of Chlorapatite is 3.17-3.18.