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Gaylussite and Chlorapatite Physical Properties


Chlorapatite and Gaylussite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
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Solubility
decomposes in water   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
1.93-1.99   
3.17-3.18   

Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle   
Not Available   

Cleavage
perfect [110]   
Not Available   

Mohs Hardness
2.5   
Not Available   

Chemical Composition
Na2Ca(CO3)2•5(H2O)   
Ca 5(PO 4) 3ClAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   

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Gaylussite and Chlorapatite Chemical Formula

While comparing Gaylussite 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 Gaylussite and Chlorapatite chemical formula.

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Gaylussite and Chlorapatite Specific Gravity

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

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