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Jet and Chlorapatite Physical Properties

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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
1.19-1.35
3.17-3.18
1.5 Fracture
ConchoidalWalter Schumann, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
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1.6 Cleavage
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
2.5-4
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1.8 Chemical Composition
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Ca 5(PO 4) 3ClAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Jet and Chlorapatite Chemical Formula

While comparing Jet 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 Jet and Chlorapatite chemical formula.

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

Jet and Chlorapatite Specific Gravity

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