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Gaspeite and Chlorapatite Physical Properties


Chlorapatite and Gaspeite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
HCl soluble   
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.71   
3.17-3.18   

Fracture
Uneven   
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Cleavage
{10 1 1} Good   
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Mohs Hardness
4.5-5   
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Chemical Composition
(Ni,Mg,Fe++)CO3   
Ca 5(PO 4) 3ClAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   

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Gaspeite and Chlorapatite Chemical Formula

While comparing Gaspeite 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 Gaspeite and Chlorapatite chemical formula.

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Gaspeite and Chlorapatite Specific Gravity

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

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