Gaspeite and Chlorapatite 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)
  
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.
- Chemical formula of Gaspeite- (Ni,Mg,Fe++)CO3
- Chemical formula of Chlorapatite- Ca 5(PO 4) 3ClAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
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.