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Hiddenite and Chlorapatite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.15-3.21
3.17-3.18
1.5 Fracture
Gemstones of the world (2001), UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
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1.6 Cleavage
1,2 prismatic
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-7
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1.8 Chemical Composition
LiAlSi2O6
Ca 5(PO 4) 3ClAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Hiddenite and Chlorapatite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hiddenite 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 Hiddenite and Chlorapatite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Hiddenite- LiAlSi2O6
  • Chemical formula of Chlorapatite- Ca 5(PO 4) 3ClAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Hiddenite and Chlorapatite Specific Gravity

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