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Leucophanite 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
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3.17-3.18
1.5 Fracture
Brittle, Metallic
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1.6 Cleavage
{???} Good, {???} Good, {???} Distinct
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
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1.8 Chemical Composition
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Ca 5(PO 4) 3ClAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Leucophanite and Chlorapatite Chemical Formula

While comparing Leucophanite 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 Leucophanite and Chlorapatite chemical formula.

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

Leucophanite and Chlorapatite Specific Gravity

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