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Hematite and Chlorapatite Physical Properties


Chlorapatite and Hematite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
5.00-5.30  
3.17-3.18  

Fracture
Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Conchoidal  
-  

Cleavage
None, may show partings on {0001} and {10 1 1}  
Perfect  

Mohs Hardness
6  
-9999  

Chemical Composition
Fe 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)  
Ca 5(PO 4) 3ClAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)  

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Hematite and Chlorapatite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hematite 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 Hematite and Chlorapatite chemical formula.

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Hematite and Chlorapatite Specific Gravity

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

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