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Kainite and Chlorapatite Physical Properties


Chlorapatite and Kainite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Soluble   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.15   
3.17-3.18   

Fracture
Splintery, Conchoidal, Brittle   
Not Available   

Cleavage
{001}, perfect   
Not Available   

Mohs Hardness
2.5-3   
Not Available   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
Ca 5(PO 4) 3ClAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   

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Kainite and Chlorapatite Chemical Formula

While comparing Kainite 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 Kainite and Chlorapatite chemical formula.

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Kainite and Chlorapatite Specific Gravity

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

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