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Hardystonite and Chlorapatite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.396-3.443
3.17-3.18
1.5 Fracture
Brittle, Metallic
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1.6 Cleavage
[001] good, [100] and [110] fair
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
3-4
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1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca 2ZnSi 2O 7Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Ca 5(PO 4) 3ClAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Hardystonite and Chlorapatite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hardystonite 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 Hardystonite and Chlorapatite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Hardystonite- Ca 2ZnSi 2O 7Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
  • Chemical formula of Chlorapatite- Ca 5(PO 4) 3ClAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Hardystonite and Chlorapatite Specific Gravity

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